Illinois now mandates media literacy education. Why does it matter?
The 21st was joined by a panel of educators to discuss Illinois' new media literacy education requirement and why it's important.
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on policing, firearms, abortion, and more
As the national conversation around policing reignites over the death of Tyre Nichols, Democrats and Republicans seem to work together on live entertainment prices, and Illinois faces legal battles over its new assault weapons ban, we spoke with one of Illinois' U.S. senators, Dick Durbin.
Hip hop’s history in Illinois and America
Hip-hop is just a few decades old, but its cultural impact in Illinois and America at large is unquestionable.
What effect is Illinois’ rising minimum wage actually having?
As Illinois' minimum wage continues its slow rise to $15, many questions still linger about the state of the minimum wage here.
Suspect charged in Peoria Planned Parenthood fire bombing
After the fire bombing of a Peoria Planned Parenthood, Tyler Massengill of Chillecothe, Ill., was charged in federal court. To discuss the case, we were joined by a Peoria journalist who's been following the story.