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Where does Illinois stand in U.S.-Canada trade war?

 Illinois has deep economic ties to Canada. Every year, tens of billions of dollars' worth of goods and services go back and forth between Illinois and Canada. “The 21st Show” looks at how President Trump's ongoing trade war against Canada impacts Illinois. Trade and business experts as well as the head of an Illinois-based manufacturers organization weigh in on the topic.
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New Music Festival Brings Renowned Composers to UIUC
The University of Illinois School of Music will mount its second annual New Music Festival this fall. Running October 18–20, the festival welcomes composers Shulamit Ran and…
Dialogue

From protector of a president to prison to pardon: the historic life of Abraham Bolden
IPM's David Pierce took a year to produce a mini-documentary about 91-year-old Abraham Bolden, a former Secret Service agent who served under President John F. Kennedy.
The 21st Show
FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 file photo, President Barack Obama smiles as he takes questions about the economy, Iraq, and Ukraine, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, before convening a meeting with his national security team on the militant threat in Syria and Iraq. Obama's summer fashion choice, not unprecedented among presidents - himself included - was the talk of social media, Thursday. Other presidents who have taken on tan include Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush and Dwight Eisenhower.

Journalist in pursuit of Obama’s infamous tan suit
An Illinois-based journalist is searching for President Barack Obama's controversial tan suit after it was given away.
The 21st Show
Stills from a recent promotional video inviting visitors to Peoria

What does tourism look like in Illinois’ smaller cities?
What does downstate Illinois have to offer to visitors? 
The 21st Show

Journalist Niala Boodhoo on seeking spiritual wisdom
Niala Boodhoo has more than two decades of experience in journalism — including, as the founding host and executive producer of the 21st Show.  She is launching a…
Prairie Fire

“Prairie Fire” nominated for four Mid-America Emmy® Awards
Season three of WILL-TV's popular magazine show was nominated for four regional Emmy® Awards.
Mid-American Gardener

Late-Summer Garden Bounty: Dahlias, Vegetables and Beautiful Blooms
Shane and Chuck join Tinisha with an abundance of garden produce and beautiful blooms. And Kelly stops by to discuss caring for mums.
State of Change

Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet
We visit a zero-waste general store, a garden bringing a community together in a Chicago food desert, a program protecting pollinators, and advice to increase sustainability…