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The 21st Show

The 21st took a look inside the lives of Illinois immigrant teenagers who go to high school by day, and then work night shifts in dangerous conditions in suburban factories with a reporter for ProPublica Illinois and an E.L. teacher at York Community High School in Elmhurst.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, months into the pandemic, misinformation about COVID-19 continues to circulate online.

The 21st Show

Dig into the savory ingredients and deep cultural roots of the African-American holiday staple – sweet potato pie.

The 21st Show

The total U.S. coastline of the Great Lakes is more in miles than both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Scientists say that climate change is eroding beaches along the Third Coast. 

The 21st Show

For our Monday Morning reporter roundtable we’ll see how the U of I and Illinois State did with their respective COVID-19 testing programs and responses as Illinois universities wrap up the Fall 2020 semester.

The 217 Today Podcast

We hear from the United Way of Champaign County about how people can give back to the community during the holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, for many mothers giving birth during the pandemic, pregnancy has not gone as planned. To learn about these experiences, a pair of researchers is collecting pandemic birth stories from across the country.

The 21st Show

Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah, and for many people of the Jewish faith that also marks the beginning of latke season. To speak more about the latke, The 21st was joined by a psychology professor executive chef at Split Rail in Chicago.

The 21st Show

December 10, 2020 marks the first night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday known as the “festival of lights.” To discuss how the community will be celebrating Hanukkah during the pandemic are two rabbis from Illinois.

The 21st Show

The deadline for getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is almost here. Find out whether you’re eligible to enroll and how to navigate the “Obamacare” marketplace.