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The 21st—Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Today on The 21st: an interview with Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and a conversation about the racism and danger encountered by runners who are black.
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Family and Fans Remember Illinois Jazz Icon Miles Davis
On what would have been Miles Davis' 94th birthday, The 21st asks family members and musical expert to talk about his childhood in Illinois, his impact on the discussion of race and of course, his legendary musical performances and compositions.
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Recap: Illinois General Assembly’s Pandemic Session
Early Sunday morning, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up a four-day legislative session. Activity was relatively limited: passing a budget, changing a few voting laws, and approving curbside ordering of cocktails during the pandemic. Wearing masks and keeping socially distant, lawmakers conducted session without the usual swarm of lobbyists, activists, and members of the public to bear witness. But Statehouse reporters were keeping tabs — mostly from a distance — and two joined us to recap the session.
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The 21st—Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Today on The 21st: a wrap up of the Illinois General Assembly's brief pandemic session and a look at the life and legacy of jazz icon and Illinois native Miles Davis.
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Even Introverts Struggle With Isolation of Pandemic
Each Thursday on The 21st, we discuss a different aspect of mental health, and this week, we discuss loneliness. Whether you identify as an introvert who enjoys spending time alone, or are more extroverted and feel energized being around others -- the coronavirus has magnified the pandemic of loneliness across the personality spectrum.
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Observing Ramadan In a Pandemic
People of the Islamic faith mark Eid this weekend — the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But traditional celebrations will look different this year because of COVID-19.
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Pritzker to Ease Restaurant Restrictions, Plus an Update on the Legislative Session
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will likely ease stay-at-home restrictions more quickly than previously thought, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants starting in about a week. Plus the Illinois General Assembly is back in session after more than two months away. We’ll have the latest.
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The 21st—Thursday, May 21, 2020
Today on The 21st: changes coming to Illinois' stay-at-home orders and an update on the legislative session, introverts thriving (or struggling) at home, and celebrating Eid at the end of Ramadan during the pandemic.
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Environmental Implications Of Staying Home
With billions of people staying home across the globe during the pandemic, we ask Illinois scientists about the positive- and negative- environmental effects that’s had.
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Accents Across Illinois And How They’re Evolving
We explored the many accents of Illinois with Matt Gordon, a linguist and professor of English at the University of Missouri, who researches Midwest dialects and language change.
