The 21st Show
Research shows that 40% of deer in parts of the country are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Though there is no evidence for it yet, it’s possible that the virus, using deer as a reservoir, could be transmitted from deer back to humans. To talk about the research and the potential future implications, we were joined by an associate professor of epidemiology and Illinois' state biologist.
The 21st Show
Cash bail will end in Illinois beginning in January of next year, but advocates say much more needs to be done. The 21st was joined by the leader of a restorative justice organization, a project director from The Bail Project, and someone affected by the policy.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll speak with University of Illinois chancellor Robert Jones about the future of agriculture and his thoughts on talking about race.
The 21st Show
Congress allowed the expanded child tax credit to expire in January, and while parents can still get the remainder of that credit when they file their taxes, many middle and lower-income families are feeling a financial squeeze without the extra cash flow that came monthly. Researchers and early childhood education advocates in Illinois joined The 21st to talk about what the credit meant for families.
The 21st Show
With Illinois set to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate on February 28, 2022, questions remain about what’s next in the case of schools. We were joined by two reporters following the story.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear the first of a two-part conversation with University of Illinois chancellor Robert Jones.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Illinois Theatre has adapted the script and incorporated COVID protocols into their new production of “The Whistleblower,” opening tonight at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
The 21st Show
Chicago is known for many things: It's food, architecture, and culture, just to name a few. The 21st was joined by a south side native better known as "Chicago’s Neighborhood historian" who wanted to share all of Chicago’s riches and history with his 81,000 followers on TikTok.
The 21st Show
Around the country, at school board meetings, in state legislatures, and in some local libraries, books are facing challenges, and many of the books being challenged have to do with race. To talk about this rise in book censorship, what’s behind it, and how it impacts which lived experiences get shared in classrooms, we were joined by the editor of an independent editorial book site, as well as professors of library science and comparative literature.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about vertical farming and its potential problems for the climate.
