Leader Interview: Greg Harris, IL House Majority Leader
Illinois Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) is openly gay and public about being HIV-positive. The 21st spoke to Harris about his life and career.
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Rebroadcast: Celebrating Black Lives Through Art
The 21st host Brian Mackey visited the Illinois State Museum to see a new, temporary art exhibit meant to celebrate Black lives through art.
Author Elizabeth Hinton on Civil Rights and Black Rebellion
Author Elizabeth Hinton joined The 21st to discuss misconceptions about the urban riots of the 1960s — which she says are better understood as rebellions. Her latest book is America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s.
TikTok Host Helping Move People To Peoria
A woman on Tiktok has named herself as Peoria’s “fan girl” and has been posting videos of affordable houses in town for sale. She has gained thousands of followers and influenced more than 20 people to move to Peoria.
Rockton Residents Reflect on Chemical Fire
Residents in Rockton were displaced from their homes last week after a fire broke out at the Chemtool plant. Two residents discussed evacuating, lingering questions about air quality and debris from the explosion containing lead and other pollutants.