Did you miss one of our latest episodes of Mid-American Gardener? Our panelists share lots of tips to keep busy in the garden and prepared for spring, even in the winter months!

To talk about this year's market for Christmas trees and how inflation has affected it, The 21st was joined by the owner of an Illinois Christmas tree farm and the owner of a garden center.

When you apply to college, many schools will ask if you’ve ever been convicted of a crime. Now, the University of Illinois System has announced that instead of getting rid of the question, they will be moving it on their application. Plus, we’re recapping some of the year’s best music by Midwest artists. Also, this time of year it seems like there’s a Christmas tree lots on every corner. We find out more about the people behind the trees and how they run their businesses.