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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. 

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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

The 21st Show

At the turn of the 19th century, bicycling was a significant force in American life. And the center of American cycling was arguably in Illinois. An author who has researched bicycling culture in Illinois joins the program. 

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Much of the United States recently dealt with another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires. We’ll talk about how we felt that here in Illinois and what might be in store for that kind of weather in the future. 
 

The 21st Show

Illinois recently launched a state Department of Early Childhood. The secretary of the department discusses its role and how it’s navigating ongoing shortages in staffing and availability for childcare across the state.

The 21st Show

Illinois has an official state bee: The Black and Golden Bumblebee. What sets this species of bees apart from others and what is the state of pollinators across Illinois? 

The 21st Show

Hundreds of Illinoisans have gotten sick this summer from the gastrointestinal disease cyclosporiasis. Two infectious disease specialists discuss what’s happening, who’s at risk, and what the role is of government in food safety.