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The 21st Show

Reporters across the state join us to talk about the business landscape as Illinois enters the fourth phase of reopening the state. 

The 21st Show

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.

The 21st Show

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. 

The 21st Show

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.

The 21st Show

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. 

The 21st Show

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.

The 21st Show

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. 

The 21st Show

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. 

The 21st Show

Illinois will be moving on to the fourth phase of reopening the state this Friday, allowing more community presence at various public places. The 21st speaks to public health officials across the state about the new liberties and the best ways to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.

The 21st Show

On Today's 21st, we talk about a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed in Illinois, take a look at superforecasting and will there be baseball in 2020?