Reporter roundtable: Illinois statehouse update
Two reporters following Illinois government joined The 21st to talk about the legislative session and the ComEd Four.
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Illinois city aims to be anti-abortion sanctuary
Last week, Danville passed a city ordinance that banned the shipping of abortion medication and tools. The 21st was joined by an attorney from ACLU Illinois and two journalists that have been following the story.
Cairo Magnolia Celebration aims to preserve city’s history
The 21st was joined by the chairperson of Cairo's Magnolia Celebration to talk about the event and how it came to be.
May the Fourth Be With You — Author Stephen Kent on ‘How the Force Can Fix the World’
In honor of May the Fourth, The 21st was joined by the author of a book that draws parallels between Star Wars and America's politics. Author Stephen Kent says that by looking at the core values of the Star Wars stories, readers can find lessons on life, liberty and happiness from a galaxy far, far away.
The history behind Pekin’s old, racist nickname
The 21st was joined by a local historian and a TikTokker who made a viral video talking about the history behind Pekin’s name and former team nickname.
