Chris Koos is the mayor of Normal, Illinois, and the newest member of Amtrak's board of directors. He wants to see the passenger rail service increase ridership to above pre-pandemic levels, including on the Chicago to St. Louis route.

Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Lower crime rates do not comfort those affected by violence

Essential news for the St. Louis region. Every weekday, in about 8 to 10 minutes, you can learn about the top stories of the day, while also hearing longer stories that bring context and humanity to the issues and ideas that affect life in the region. Music by Ryan McNeely of Adult Fur.