Mayoral election series: Results
Voters across Illinois had their say in a host of municipal elections yesterday from mayoral races to city council seats. The 21st was joined by a panel of reporters to talk about who won, why it matters, and more.
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School shootings are a part of American culture. How should we be talking about that?
A professor who's been studying school shootings for the past 20 years joined The 21st to talk about why they're so prevalent in America, how shootings are covered in the media, and more.
Illinois police now required to take course on wrongful convictions
Starting this year, a course on wrongful convictions and awareness is mandatory for all new police recruits across Illinois.
Gun possession arrests are going up but shootings go unsolved. What’s behind that statistic?
The 21st was joined by the two journalists behind a series of reports on gun violence and police action.
Illinois recovers from deadly tornadoes
Deadly tornadoes took aim at several Illinois communities on Friday night. We talked about the sights on the ground and possible severe weather on Tuesday.