IL State Fair 2022: Fairgrounds Sights & Sounds
People from across the state are descending on Springfield. We took in some of the food, fun and more at the 2022 Illinois State Fair.
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IL State Fair 2022: How Agribusiness is changing
As we continue our coverage of ag day at the Illinois State Fair, we want to turn our focus to agribusiness in the state.
IL State Fair 2022: Ag Director Jerry Costello
At Illinois State Fair, Dept. of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello talked about the impact of inflation, weather, and the COVID-19 pandemic on Illinois agriculture.
Maryna Teplova: Firsthand Account of Fleeing Ukraine
As of July 4, the United Nations reports more than 5.2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled across Europe because of Russia's invasion. The 21st spoke to Maryna Teplova, who is originally from the east-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Interview: Ambassador Ian Kelly on Ukraine
Early in the war between Russia and Ukraine, The 21st spoke with Ian Kelly who is currently ambassador in residence at Northwestern University. We touched back in with him to hear more about how the conflict has progressed and where we are now.