The 21st Show
New book explores apples in Midwestern history and culture
A new book “Sweet, Tart and Golden: Apples in the Midwestern Imagination" takes a deep dive into the historic connection between apples, Americana, and Midwestern values.
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The 21st Show
The latest on the Bears stadium, voting rights in Illinois and Madigan appeal
What's the latest update on the new Chicago Bears stadium? Also, lawmakers approved language for a potential amendment to the Illinois constitution around voting rights and former House Speaker Michael Madigan got a ruling in his appeal of his corruption conviction.
The 21st Show
College student’s documentary on Quad Cities small business debuts on streaming platform
Many students go to college hoping to become filmmakers, but not many get firsthand experience with professional filmmaking that early in their career. Sawyer Carver is a college sophomore whose short documentary on a small business in the Quad Cities is now on Roku.
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Night fishing, a shotgun, and a call to 911. What led to hate crime charges in Paris, Illinois?
A Danville alderman and his cousins went night fishing at a park in Paris, Illinois. White men approached them, used racial slurs, and opened fire. Three are now charged with hate crimes — two with attempted murder. How 911 responded to the incident is a matter of concern.
Weather Realness
Why meteorologists still rely on weather balloons
Meteorologists observe the weather with satellites and aircraft. But, scientists still use weather balloons, one of their most reliable instruments.
Weather Realness
Why flights get delayed and what weather has to do with it
Why do flights get cancelled or delayed? Learn how the weather shapes flight routes and what Aviation Meteorologists look out for.
The 21st Show
Why some people run toward the storm
Illinois has already seen significant tornado activity this year. Most people head for shelter when severe weather hits, but others run toward the storm. Our friends at Illinois Public Media's Weather Realness recently spoke with two people who chase storms and tornadoes professionally.
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How a 3D-printed housing project failed Cairo, Illinois — and who’s investigating
The city of Cairo, at the southern tip of Illinois, has a housing crisis that goes back decades. Not long ago, an outside developer promised 3D-printed homes could turn things around. But the houses never materialized.
We'll talk about what happened and what it means for Cairo with Molly Parker, a reporter who covered the story; Steven Tarver, a Cairo resident and advocate; and Kaneesha Mallory, a Cairo resident who was planning to move into one of the new 3D-printed houses.
The 21st Show
Two friends channel grief into advocating for peace in Holy Land
Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon have written a new book called “The Future is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.” They discuss why they choose peace over vengeance and how their personal losses motivate their advocacy.
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How balloon releases impact the environment
Balloon releases can be problematic for the environment. A Girl Scout in the Chicago Suburbs is looking to change that.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
