On what would have been Miles Davis' 94th birthday, The 21st asks family members and musical expert to talk about his childhood in Illinois, his impact on the discussion of race and of course, his legendary musical performances and compositions.

Each Thursday on The 21st, we discuss a different aspect of mental health, and this week, we discuss loneliness. Whether you identify as an introvert who enjoys spending time alone, or are more extroverted and feel energized being around others -- the coronavirus has magnified the pandemic of loneliness across the personality spectrum.

People of the Islamic faith mark Eid this weekend — the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But traditional celebrations will look different this year because of COVID-19. 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will likely ease stay-at-home restrictions more quickly than previously thought,  allowing outdoor dining at restaurants starting in about a week. Plus the Illinois General Assembly is back in session after more than two months away. We’ll have the latest.

Today on The 21st: changes coming to Illinois' stay-at-home orders and an update on the legislative session, introverts thriving (or struggling) at home, and celebrating Eid at the end of Ramadan during the pandemic.

With billions of people staying home across the globe during the pandemic, we ask Illinois scientists about the positive- and negative- environmental effects that’s had. 

We explored the many accents of Illinois with Matt Gordon, a linguist and professor of English at the University of Missouri, who researches Midwest dialects and language change. 

Decades before Amazon's HQ2 sweepstakes, Illinois fought to keep Sears, Reobuck & Co. headquarted in the state. But by one estimate, the deal cost taxpayers half-a-billion dollars, with questionable benefits.

Today on The 21st: the history of Sears' tax breaks in Illinois, accents from around the state, and the environmental effects of staying at home during the pandemic.

Many addiction aid organizations in Illinois have been forced to cut back hours or close altogether as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Today we’ll talk about the effect that might have on the people who rely on their life saving services. 

You know that saying, “This entire meeting could have been an email”? Many of us lucky enough to do our jobs from home during the pandemic have learned most of our offices could have been an email, and some of us are not excited about going back.
 

Housing was already expensive for many Illinoisans. But for some, the coronavirus pandemic has made a tough situation into a crisis.

Today on The 21st: COVID-19 and housing, whether remote working is here to stay, and the struggle of addiction-aid organizations during the pandemic.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Susan Bleasdale on what is and isn't safe as stay-at-home restrictions begin to ease.