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Book makes the case civic education should come from parents more than school

Civic education is an essential part of Democracy. Teacher and writer Lindsey Cormack argues schools are not up to the task, which means parents have to take matters into their own hands.Cormack adresses this in her book, “How to Raise a Citizen".

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Aurora firefighter who assisted in rescue efforts on 9/11 reflects on attacks

Today marks 23 years since nearly 3,000 people were killed in the September 11 attacks. Among the dead were at least ten people originally from (or then residing) in Illinois. One of the six firefighters from Aurora who made the 16 hour drive to New York to help the victims of the World Trade Center attack reflects on the day that changed America forever. 

 

The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.

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Police officer giving his respects at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
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High school students interview locals on what happened on 9/11

As schools around the country learn about 9/11, one Central Illinois High school is having students ask local residents who experienced the events themselves. The collection of interviews has been produced as a podcast, "800 Miles from Ground Zero: 9/11's Impact on Central Illinois". 

 

The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.

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A look into the orienteering scene in Illinois

There is a sport that brings the process of navigating back to basics: just a map, a compass, and your own sense of place and direction.It's called orienteering and it has a sizeable following around the world including here in Illinois. 

 

 

The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.

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