InFocus TV
Thursdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 11:00 am
InFocus returns with new series of episodes focused on health, politics and policy, education, and the arts. Join our award-winning team of reporters as we explore the major issues effecting the region and beyond, and meet the people and organizations hoping to make an impact.
The series is produced in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation.
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InFocus Episodes
Saluki Ball | InFocus TV
SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane and First Lady Loren Lane are hosting the inaugural Saluki Ball as they work to raise money to help keep students on campus and in the classroom.
Highlights Around Illinois | InFocus TV
A conversation on poetry, a look back at a special exhibit on the Negro Baseball League, a glimpse at the birthplace of Monopoly, and a step back in time to Generation X.
"History Reborn" tells the amazing story of the Old State Capitol in Illinois
WSIU-TV is airing the world broadcast premiere of "History Reborn" Thursday at 7 p.m., with an encore on Sunday at 11 a.m. The documentary shows how the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, was saved in the 1960's.
Susana Mendoza | InFocus
InFocus Host Jennifer Fuller sits down with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza to look at the state’s fiscal picture for 2023.
Heart Health | InFocus TV
February marks Heart Month in the United States. We’ll take a closer look at how heart disease can be difficult to diagnose in women, and ways doctors are working to increase awareness.
Shawnee National Park Movement | InFocus TV
A conversation about the movement to create a Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve in far southern Illinois, plus we’ll check in with the SI Roller Girls as they prepare for their first season post-COVID.
Making Sense of Change on InFocus TV
Climate Change is bringing more extreme weather events to the United States – including the Midwest. We explore what is happening, and what may come in the future.
Access to Care Part 2 | InFocus TV
Rural areas face barriers to basic healthcare, but organizations are working to reduce those barriers. In this episode, learn more about how partnerships are bringing care to the people, and how future doctors are being trained to serve rural areas.
Access to Care Part 1 | InFocus TV
Rural Americans face challenges when it comes to healthcare. From a lack of providers to the physical distance patients must travel, getting the care can be as much of a hurdle as the illness itself. We explore how some organizations are working to change that.
How History and Tourism Travel Hand in Hand | InFocus TV
New information adds Illinois’ Old State Capitol in Springfield to the Underground Railroad network, and a special event at a deep southern Illinois state park aims to teach children the importance of history. We’ll learn how these sites and events drive an important part of the state’s economy.