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Smoke from the Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton on June 14, 2021.
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The Latest: Chemtool Chemical Plant Fire

A massive fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton on June 14, 2021, destroying the chemical plant. The fire is still burning a week later. The 21st spoke to two Illinois reporters about what environmental and public health concerns are posed by this fire. 

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Rebroadcast: Lincoln’s Thoughts Documented Through Archived Scraps of Paper

Through fragmented notes left on scraps of paper, Lincoln aimed to document his best thoughts that could later come in handy when he needed to write a speech or lay down his arguments in debates. Over 100 of these notes have been archived and are considered the closest thing to a diary by author Ronald C. White. White joined The 21st to further discuss Lincoln's documented thoughts. 

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Why Are the Ice Cream Machines Always McBroken?

The internet is full of memes poking fun at how often McDonald’s ice cream machines seem to be broken — but there may be some truth to the McBroken stereotype. The 21st spoke to a technology reporter about this cold case of failing ice cream machines and what’s behind it.