On the 21st: Parents who can’t afford the price tag of mental health treatment may consider a workaround as a last resort: giving up custody of your child to the state. Plus, we revisit some of our beloved classic dessert recipes before the advent of the refrigerator.

On the 21st: How do we overcome fear? We talked with Martha Nussbaum about how fear is affecting our politics and political discourse -- and what to do about it. Plus, We discussed the graphic novel adaptation of "Kindred," the difficulties of adapting a work into a comic or graphic novel and the difference between the two.

On the 21st: Chicago-based filmmaker Bing Liu joined us to talk about his Sundance-winning documentary. And, we discussed how wisdom from a 6th century saint applies to America in 2018 in Judy Valente's new book. Plus, the best tips for viewing the 2018 Parseid meteor shower -- whether you're in Decatur or Chicago.

On the 21st: We discuss the best methods for saving money and future planning for your family. Plus, Governor Rauner signed a bipartisan bill that requires full public disclosure of staff salaries working in the governor's office. And, we talk about the best Illinois artists as part of the ALPLM top 200 project. Then, we speak with two Illinois teenagers who recently won a national championship for competitive shooting.

On the 21st: A new question might be added to the census: Is this person a citizen of the United States? Plus, A northwest Chicago suburb is the new title sponsor of the Bahamas Bowl. And, more than 2,000 people got together this past weekend in downtown Chicago for the first ever Wakandacon. Then, we talked about what to do to help minimize the effects of seasonal allergies.

On the 21st: We caught up with Senator Tammy Duckworth on immigration, foreign affairs and of course, her daughter. Plus, Yelp's newest feature includes restaurant violations and overall health scores, and what this means for restaurant reviews moving forward. And, a new Illinois Public Radio program is making its debut tomorrow.

On the 21st: We talked about Illinois foreclosure rate and why it's well above the national average, especially in Peoria and Rockford. Plus, how companies are using artificial intelligence to filter out resumes, answer applicant questions and ultimately determine who gets an interview. And, we talked with the people who are turning an invasive species of fish into an all-natural pet food. Then, why you might want to consider donating blood in the summer months.

On the 21st: The living conditions for immigrant children in Chicago detention centers. Plus, self-driving cars might be the future of transportation sooner than you'd think -- but, are people in Illinois comfortable with this? And, in a world of never ending buzzing and alerts, new research suggests that in order to get the full benefits of nature, consider leaving your devices at home.

On the 21st: We talked about Emmett Till's murder, the aftermath, and how it sticks with us today. Plus, why some partners are uncomfortable to admit when wives earn more than husbands, and why this is such a big hurdle to get over. And, we took a look on President Trump's visit to Granite City last week.

On this encore edition of The 21st: Activist Susan Burton tells us about her extraordinary journey from being incarcerated to becoming one of the nation's foremost advocates for incarcerated women. Plus, if you can't get enough of the musical 'Hamilton,' a new exhibit is coming to Chicago this fall.

While President Trump’s trade wars have pitted steelworkers against farmers in Illinois, that doesn’t mean that those affected by recent trade policies aren’t worried about each other.

On the 21st: We talked with a farmer, union leader and reporter about President Trump's visit to Granite City. Plus, people who take out car title loans often wind up having to pay back more than twice what they originally borrowed—and there's currently no state law to protect people against it. And, we caught up on Chicago sports with our favorite sports expert, WBEZ's Cheryl Raye Stout.

On the 21st: We talked with gun training instructors and owners about the recent wave of teachers acquiring concealed carry permits in the wake of shooting incidents in recent years. Plus, Illinois infrastructure, and what lies down the road for future construction and maintenence. And, a recent study shows that lesbian, bisexual and questioning women are at a higher risk for diabetes and obesity later in life. Then, we discussed what one Illinois library is doing to eliminate the fines associated with forgetting to return your book, and how this came to be.

On the 21st: Universal Basic Income is the idea that giving residents a fixed amount of money on a regular basis—with no strings attached—is a good way to address poverty and inequality. Now, one Alderman wants to launch a pilot program in Chicago. Plus, adopting a child is too expensive for many families, but the state has created a new tax credit to try and make it easier. And, we heard about one of Argonne National Labortaory's latest inventions: a reusable sponge that can clean up oil spills.