Illinois Public Media News

The Born Again Labor Museum in Carbondale features art focused on worker’s rights, and it’s also a community event space for local labor rights organizations — which have seen a renewed interest in recent years as the pandemic highlights the plight of many essential workers across our economy. To tell us more about the history of labor organizing in Southern Illinois and about the Born Again Labor Museum, we were joined by the museum's co-founders. 

Though the COVID-19 vaccine presents no risk of infertility, research has now confirmed that the shots can affect menstrual cycles, with one recent linking vaccination to a slight increase in menstrual-cycle length. The 21st was joined by two researchers who have documented such cases, as well as an OB/GYN, to clarify the findings and dispel misinformation about the research.

As we approach our third year of the pandemic, there’s no denying there’s been a drastic shift in the way we do, view and approach work. To talk about reimagining workplace culture and the "Great Resignation," we were joined by an author and speaker who helps leaders develop and maintain inclusive and supportive spaces. 

Thanks to this week's winter storm, highways from Chicago to Carbondale were covered with snow according to IDOT, and driving proved treacherous. Today on the show, we checked in with reporters who have been following the storm, a meteorologist and a climatologist. 

Today we brought you special live coverage of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s combined state of the state and budget address followed by reaction and analysis.