Reckoning with racist violence in Illinois
Most lynchings took place in 12 southern states, but racial terrorism was unleashed against African-Americans in many parts of Illinois.
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Is it possible we’ll forget about COVID-19?
Despite the loss of millions of people, mask mandates, and more, neuroscientists say we will forget the pandemic.
Durbin discusses Russia’s war on Ukraine and Supreme Court hearings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined us to talk about Russia's attack on Ukraine, hearings for the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, and more.
Family of ISU student fleeing war in Ukraine
Some 2.8 million people have fled the Russian war in Ukraine. The daughter and granddaughter of an Illinois State University student are among them. She joined The 21st to talk about what her family has been through.
Illinoisan’s viewpoint inside Ukraine
Russia’s war against Ukraine continues unabated. We talked with an Illinois journalist who is on the ground in Lviv, Ukraine.
