The 21st Show
New law frees Illinoisans from hair discrimination
Illinois is the latest state to pass the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” Act — the CROWN Act.
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The 21st Show
Could Illinois lose more business to other states?
The 21st discussed the intersection of business and politics with a political columnist at Crain’s Chicago Business.
The 21st Show
Could red flag laws have stopped the Highland Park shooting?
The 21st discusses if red flag laws in Illinois could have stopped the alleged Highland Park mass shooter.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: When children with sickle cell disease grow up, they face a system not designed for them
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the challenges facing people with sickle cell disease as they move into adulthood.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wheat prices are up this year, but farmers could lose money this harvest season
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how wheat prices have skyrocketed since Russia invaded Ukraine, but because of drought, wheat farmers might not benefit.
The 21st Show
Best Of: Presidents and photographic history
Back in February, we talked about an overlooked aspect of the American presidency — the way the institution affected photography, and how America itself was influenced by the way presidents have been photographed. We were joined by a historian of photography and author of Photographic Presidents: Making History from Daguerreotype to Digital.
The 21st Show
Helping Highland Park Families
An organization that's helping families in Highland Park talks about helping families affected by the mass shooting.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What state reforms could look like for community college students in no-credit developmental courses
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how many students in Illinois colleges are placed in “developmental” or remedial courses. A new law looks to change that.
The 21st Show
Illinois Justice Rita B. Garman Retires
A day before her retirement, IL Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman joined The 21st to discuss her extensive career.
The 21st Show
New info on Highland Park victims and alleged shooter
We now know the names of the people killed in the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.
