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Illinois activists recently ended a 30 day hunger strike in protest of a proposed steel shredding plant in their community. The 21st spoke with two activists and an alderman about their experiences.

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Groundwater is depleting in Joliet, one of Illinois' largest cities. Meanwhile, Centreville is being flooded with sewage. Two reporters joined The 21st to talk about both water crises and what leaders are doing about it.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, a deeply divided country makes it harder for social studies teachers to do their jobs. Illinois Newsroom's education reporter Lee Gaines takes us into the classroom.

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Welcome to The 21st at the Capitol, where we take our weekday show from radio to television to talk about what Illinois lawmakers are doing and how it might affect you. This week, host Brian Mackey is interviewing state Senate President Don Harmon and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, one part of the COVID relief package being debatedin the US Senate today is $350 billion for state and local governments. We hear from a University of Illinois researcher who says this money is necessary.

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Although changing people’s thoughts while they are dreaming is still science-fiction, being able to communicate with them while dreaming appears to be possible after all. 

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Many counties in Southern Illinois are facing challenges getting access to fresh and affordable food. This problem was here before the pandemic and now it has been heightened even more by COVID-19. 

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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is now chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He joined The 21st to discuss a busy week in Washington, including his questions about the January 6 siege on the US Capitol.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, Iowa is now weeks into distributing the coronavirus vaccine to residents who are 65 or older. With vaccine demand still far outstripping supply, many Iowans are frustrated by being unable to get an appointment.

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The 21st spoke with author and Illinoisian Luvvie Ajayi Jones, on her new book: Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual about how fear holds us back, and how we can overcome it.