Illinois’ history with slavery and its links to the present
The impact of votes to allow slavery in Illinois, the debate surrounding them, and the region’s long history of slavery still resonates two centuries later.
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Best of: Muslim communities in the Midwest
Religious diversity in the Midwest is the subject of a new book by a professor of religious studies, who is a descendent of Syrian Midwesterners.
Best of: ’Great Muslim American Road Trip’
A married, Millennial, Muslim American couple traveled the length of Route 66 for a limited series on PBS.
Airport expansion causes reduction of Illinois’ little remaining prairie
In order to make way for an expansion of the Rockford Airport, last week, a bulldozer plowed its way through part of Bell Bowl Prairie in Rockford. The 21st was joined by two environmental advocates and a journalist who has been following the story.
What are Illinois officials doing to prevent train derailments?
To talk about Illinois' track record with train derailments and chemicals, what officials are doing to keep residents and the environment safe, and more, The 21st was joined by a journalist who's been following the story and two Illinois emergency management representatives.