the morning cram [give me freedom edition]

"What do you need?"

NPR reports the Chinese artist Yang Weidong is travelling his country asking "what do you need?". The answer; freedom. 

Kentucky ~ Paducah Riverfront plan postponed. Fake pot sales are down. From feast to famine with rain. Walker trial set for July. The state's oldest vet is in Mayfield. New travel commish wants more movies. Taxes are the KY Tonight topic. Last chance to see Venus transit for 100 years. 

Illinois ~ Quinn still considering tax break bill, and says "don't hold your breath" on gambling expansion.