Kaskaskia was the capital of the Illinois Territory and the first state capital when Illinois entered the union in 1818. It was a political and economic hub. But 200 years later, it's barely hanging on. Only a handful of residents remain and evidence of its early success isn't visible.
Co-authors of "Kaskaskia: The Lost Capital of Illinois" explain what happened.
Also:
* Charlie Schlenker reports on Illinois' history of bicycle manufacturing.
* Evan Holden reports on legislative efforts to regulate insurance rates in Illinois.
* A conversation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello about a push to make ethanol-blended E-15 fuel available year-round.
* This Week in Illinois History remembers the birth of the Twinkie
