Illinois Public Media News

Although changing people’s thoughts while they are dreaming is still science-fiction, being able to communicate with them while dreaming appears to be possible after all. 

The internet is full of memes poking fun at how often McDonald’s ice cream machines seem to be broken — but there may be some truth to the McBroken stereotype. The 21st spoke to a technology reporter about this cold case of failing ice cream machines and what’s behind it. 

To speak more about reducing the amount of waste we produce on a daily basis, The 21st was joined by a waste and sustainability consultant. 

Illinois native Darryl Sullivan is headed to the Tokyo Olympics for the high jump. He’s ranked third in the world this year. We spoke to him about COVID-19 procedures, marijuana usage among Olympic sports athletes and how he's feeling leading up to the competition.

Every day, more people are shot across Illinois, not only in Chicago, but also in Rockford, Peoria, Springfield and Champaign. The 21st was joined by the Illinois Justice Project's Executive Director and a Criminology Professor who also co-directed a new report outlining how gun laws in Illinois are implemented and enforced.