The first segment is about Kansas City's high tech industries. The second segment is a discussion with Bill Tammeus about technology and changing tools. There is a promotional spot for the movie "Testament" on "American Playhouse". The third segment is an interview will Bill Waris about the possibilities of building a racetrack in Kansas City. The fourth segment is about how The Kansas City Royals' stadium is converting from grass to artificial turf. There is a promotional spot for "Frontline: Cry Ethiopia, Cry" an episode about the famine in Ethiopia. The fifth segment is about an exhibit of Toulouse-Lautrec's art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. The sixth segment is about cartoonist Charles Barsotti. The seventh segment is a brief report about those who committed to The Great American Smoke Out. "Kansas City Illustrated is local news show, featuring in-depth news reports on several current events topics each episode."
