The 21st Show
According to Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson, Black and Latino children make up nearly 90% of students in CPS, but half of the teachers are white. The 21st explored new initiatives to combat the lack of representation in classrooms.
The 21st Show
Democrats had a banner year across the Chicago suburbs in this year’s election, with one exception: candidates for the Illinois House of Representatives. We’ll talk to a House Republican lawmaker about what happened, the state’s COVID response, and where his party goes from here.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the challenges that central Illinois hospitals are facing with COVID-19.
The 21st Show
Host Brian Mackey and producers Anna Casey and Ryan Wilde share some of their favorite and most memorable segments from The 21st.
The 21st Show
Many of us are experiencing what researchers and now calling “COVID-fatigue” this holiday season. The 21st spoke with experts about what is causing this phenomenon, and also hear how to combat it and remain vigilant as the pandemic continues on.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, during the first three months of the pandemic, the number of Americans dying, not just from COVID-19, increased compared to previous years.
The 21st Show
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office in January 2021, The 21st speaks to the author of Joe Biden: The Life, The Run, and What Matters Now.
The 21st Show
Testing for COVID-19 can help slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks, yet many in the state are frustrated with how difficult accessing a test can be. We’ll talk about disparities to testing access across communities in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, millions more Americans are facing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll learn about a new data-driven map tracking food insecurity rates.
The 21st Show
Writer and disability activist Melissa Blake isn’t letting internet trolls stop her from spreading a message of positivity and acceptance online. We’ll talk to the DeKalb resident about her recent runway debut during New York Fashion Week.
