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The 21st Show

With COVID-19 surging across Illinois, in-person dating is considered high risk in 2020, but hearts will find a way. The 21st spoke to two experts on relationships on how dating has changed because of the pandemic and how people can still find love.

The 21st Show

Thanksgiving is approaching, but with cases of COVID-19 surging across the Midwest traveling to see loved ones could be a big risk. The 21st hears from two experts on how to stay safe and what steps we can take if traveling is essential.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, the continued stress from COVID-19 has heightened mental health problems nationwide. Some experts say that has led to an increase in drug overdoses.

The 21st Show

A widely available vaccine against COVID-19 appears to be on the horizon, but with so much misinformation out there, what will it take to convince Americans to take it? We’ll hear from a behavioral scientist who studies medical mistrust and a virologist.

The 21st Show

There are now two promising COVID-19 vaccine prospects that have shown high levels of efficacy. But questions about safety, and how a vaccine may be distributed, especially to rural areas, remain.  

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for small farmers to find places to butcher their meat. We’ll hear about one state’s efforts to break the logjam by helping small meatpacking operations increase capacity.

The 21st Show

A year of crazy weather here in Illinois affected agriculture, which is just wrapping up. The 21st with two Illinois farmers about this year's harvest.

The 21st Show

Farming is a physically demanding job, no matter your body type. Women, however, are at a particular disadvantage when it comes to farming equipment.So women are taking the challenge in hand and creating tools that work for this growing group of farmers.

The 21st Show

With more than a half million COVID-19 cases already, health leaders say infections across Illinois are growing exponentially. The 21st spoke to reporters across the state for the latest. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how voters rejecting the graduated income tax amendment earlier this month could affect funding for K-12 schools in Illinois.