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Champaign mayoral candidates discuss future plans at Illinois Public Media forum
The candidates running for mayor of Champaign in the April 4, 2023 election gathered for a one-hour forum.
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Film documents life, work of award-winning female poet
A documentary that examines the life and career of poet Ruth Stone will be airing tonight on WILL-TV, and The 21st was joined by the documentary's filmmaker.
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Illinois mental health lifeline program for kids is collapsing under demand, investigation finds
A state hotline was meant to help kids in crisis but for many young people it was a line to nowhere.
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Folk school comes to Allerton Park
Illinois is set to see classes start at its first folk school this fall at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. We were joined by the center's senior program coordinator to talk about the goals of the school, what programs the school will offer, and more.
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What do listeners have to say about The 21st?
We often ask listeners to send us questions and feedback. Today on The 21st, we wanted to share some of the comments we've received.
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Illinois mayoral election series: Champaign
We continued our series looking at the issues and candidates in mayoral races across Illinois, and our next stop was Champaign.
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Is it time for Illinois to get a new state flag?
There have been 2 official state flags of Illinois. A new Senate Bill would recreate the flag.
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Changes coming to troubled Choate Mental Health Center
A state-run facility housing developmentally disabled residents will be restructured after media reports about resident abuse.
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Rodney Davis talks life after Congress; calls Trump ‘a loser’
Former Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) talks lobbying, life after Congress, and the past, present, and future of the GOP.
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SAFE-T Act goes before Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments with regard to what supporters called the Pretrial Fairness Act.