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Meet the Illinois Ultramarathon Record Runner
The 21st speaks to Coree Woltering, an Illinois-based ultra-marathoner, who recently set a new record for the 1,147 mile Ice Age Trail, completing it in 21 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes.
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‘The Great Indoors’ Explores How Our Buildings Shape Us
For many of us during the pandemic, we’ve gotten to know the four walls of the various rooms in our home better than ever before. The 21st speaks to an author and journalist who explores the many indoor environments, both private and public spaces — from operating rooms to prisons.
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Reporter Roundtable: COVID Concerns And ICE Crackdown On International Students
The 21st speaks to reporters across the state about the ongoing pandemic as well as the recent policy position from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.
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ENCORE: ‘An American Summer: Love And Death In Chicago’; The Last Video Stores In Illinois
Alex Kotlowitz has been writing about violence in Chicago for decades - in film, in print, and for This American Life. His latest book is called “An American Summer: Love And Death In Chicago,” and it follows people for whom gun violence has become a part of daily life. Plus, Oregon may have America’s last Blockbuster store, but there are still thriving video stores here in Illinois.
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The 21st—Wednesday, July 1, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk about how gun permit applications are up 500 percent this year, we have a conversation with teachers and nurses about starting the school year, and we talk about food insecurity during the pandemic.
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Pandemic Nutrition And Food Insecurity
COVID-19 has changed where we’re able to eat, what we eat, and even how we grow our food. The 21st speaks to an expert on the effect the pandemic has had on young people’s relationship with food.
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Will Your Child’s School Be Ready This Fall?
Illinois students will be going back to the classroom this fall, but like everything else during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s going to look a lot different. We talked wth an educator and nurses about preparing schools to welcome back millions of students.
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Illinois’ Gun Permit Applications Up 500%
The 21st explores the surge in gun permit applications and gun sales across Illinois. Plus, the latest on the recent shooting of a child in Chicago.
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The 21st—Tuesday, June 30, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk about how politicians are connecting with people during the pandemic, explore if restaurants are re-opening too soon, get an update on the Sahara Dust Cloud and safe road trips around the midwest.
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Summer Road Trips
Summer is a time for road trips — but COVID-19 is limiting options. The 21st explores safe getaways in a time of a pandemic.