Weather Realness
You’ve heard of forensic scientists from crime shows. But what about forensic meteorologists? These experts reconstruct past weather events and help settle insurance and legal disputes connected with the weather.
The 21st Show
When was the last time you got a really clear view of the night sky? There is an entire universe out there, but artificial lighting has cut us off from it.
The 21st Show
Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses the Iran war and other changes happening in the Department of Defense, the voter registration changes President Trump is calling for in the SAVE Act, and the issue of why so many people feel left behind by the American economy.
The 21st Show
The second Trump administration has tried to assert more control over elections … using false claims about election security as justification. We’ll talk about security and safety at the polls headed into the midterms.
The 21st Show
This spring, a reporter and photographer from the Chicago Sun-Times spent two weeks in Lithuania as the Pulitzer Center's 2026 Richard C. Longworth Media fellows, reporting a six-part series on Lithuania's deep Illinois ties — and its uneasy position on the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia.
The 21st Show
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch is facing criticism for his handling of sexual harassment allegations against fellow Democrat, Harry Benton.
The 21st Show
A new series of film screenings in the Quad Cities focuses on movies that highlight Latino culture.
The 21st Show
The Joliet Treatment Center is a prison that was dedicated to providing mental healthcare. But conditions have declined in the decade since it opened, and prisoners have set dozens of fires over the past few years in attempts to get help. An investigation takes a in-depth look into why.
The 21st Show
Hundreds of workers are set to lose their jobs at the troubled Choate Mental Health Center in Southern Illinois. We’ll talk about why and reflect on the history of abuse allegations at the facility.
The 21st Show
Don Tracy, the Republican candidate for this year's U.S. Senate race in Illinois shares his thoughts on immigration policies, how the Iran war is going, and the rise of Democratic Socialism ahead of the general election in November
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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