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Over the course of the final six months of Donald Trump's presidential term, the administration carried out more than 13 executions.That's more than the federal government executed in the previous half-century combined. Reporter Michael Tarm witnessed 10 of those executions for The Associated Press, and his observations are at odds with what federal officials noted in their reports.
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To look back in time and explore what prehistoric Illinois may have looked like, what creatures roamed these lands and why you likely won’t be finding any dinosaur fossils here, The 21st was joined by senior paleontologist at the Illinois State Geological Survey and a vertebrate paleontologist and associate curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum in Chicago.
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In today's deep dive, some farmers are getting paid for the carbon that their plants naturally remove from the air, but there are still a lot of questions about how carbon markets fit into the larger picture of reducing greenhouse gasses.
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As the virus has spread around the world in the last 12 months, it’s also mutated. The 21st was joined by two experts to help us answer some questions about what we know about these new variants and what we still have to learn.
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As we observe Black History Month, there are many heroes that get recognized for their enduring contributions to society. An unsung hero of Black history is Nance Legins-Costley: an Illinois woman who is often referred to as the first slave that Abraham Lincoln freed, but whose story goes far beyond that narrative. To talk about the life and legacy of Nance Legins-Costley are the former president of the Abraham Lincoln Association and a Lincoln scholar.
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In today's deep dive, people of color continue to be hit hard by COVID-19, but they’re being vaccinated at lower rates. Experts say mistrust in vaccines is a big factor. Side Effects Public Media’s Darian Benson reports on some groups that are trying to help.
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In today's deep dive, the Democratic primary for the Urbana mayor’s race is coming up on Tuesday. We’lltake a look at where the three candidates stand on police reform.
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Millions of children across the U.S. are struggling with serious emotional or behavioral health conditions. With the pandemic blocking access to the treatments they depend on, some have spiraled — ending up in emergency rooms or police custody. The 21st spoke with reporters and an advocate who have been following this story.
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The national profile of Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL16) has risen since the Capitol insurrection and his vote to impeach fellow Republican former President Donald Trump. Kinzinger's political future is the topic of a recent profile by The New York Times.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, Illinois governor JB Pritzker gave a combined State of the State and budget address Wednesday. It was missing some of the dire predictions that had been made about budget cuts and higher taxes.
