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The 21st—Monday, June 29, 2020
On today's 21st, reporters from around the state give us an update on Phase 4 and the history of slavery in Illinois.
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The Historical Realities of Slavery in Illinois
There is a lot more nuance to Illinois’ history with slavery than we may have learned in school, and there were enslaved people living in Illinois before and during the Civil War. Our guests on the show today shine a light on the historical realities of Illinois’ history with slavery that many did not learn about in social studies classes growing up.
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Reporter Roundtable: Business in Illinois
Reporters across the state join us to talk about the business landscape as Illinois enters the fourth phase of reopening the state.
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The 21st—Thursday, June 25, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk to to lawyers who secured the release of a potentially innocent man from prison, have a conversation about the Aunt Jemima brand and protecting the monarch butterfly.
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Farmers Working To Protect Monarch Butterlies
Some Illinois farmers are changing their practices in an effort to protect our state insect: the monarch butterfly. The 21st explores the role pollinators play in our food systems and conservation efforts to support pollinator populations.
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The Legacy Of Aunt Jemima
Illinois-based Quaker Oats is ending its Aunt Jemima brand, saying it was based on a racial stereotype. Meanwhile, others are working to preserve the legacy of the real-life Chicago woman on whom the character was based.
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Illinois Innocence Project Works To Free Man Accused Of Killing Infant Son
The Illinois Innocence Project has secured the release of a man who spent 13 years in prison for murdering his own son, a crime he says he did not commit. The 21st speaks to the legal experts who worked on his case.
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The 21st—Wednesday, June 24, 2020
On today's 21st we talk to county public health officials about what you can and should do in Phase 4, we get the concerns of students returning to campus this fall and even though most of the summer concerts have been canceled or postponed we check in on summer music.
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Summer Songs Still Play On
To the disappointment of music fans, artists and organizers have had to pull the plug on concerts and festivals this season. We wanted to offer some summer music recommendations from artists both here in central Illinois and around the world.
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What Will College Look Like in Fall?
The University of Illinois System has announced that it will be welcoming tens of thousands of students back to campus this fall. But, many students, professors, and parents still have questions about how things will play out this fall despite the guidance that has been released.
