Proposed Plant Prompts Hunger Strike
Illinois activists recently ended a 30 day hunger strike in protest of a proposed steel shredding plant in their community. The 21st spoke with two activists and an alderman about their experiences.
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Reporter Roundtable: Water Access, Centreville Water & Sewage Crisis
Groundwater is depleting in Joliet, one of Illinois' largest cities. Meanwhile, Centreville is being flooded with sewage. Two reporters joined The 21st to talk about both water crises and what leaders are doing about it.
The 21st At The Capitol — March 5, 2021 At 7:30 PM
Welcome to The 21st at the Capitol, where we take our weekday show from radio to television to talk about what Illinois lawmakers are doing and how it might affect you. This week, host Brian Mackey is interviewing state Senate President Don Harmon and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.
Science Achieves Inception-Like Dream Communication
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.
Food Deserts in Southern Illinois
Many counties in Southern Illinois are facing challenges getting access to fresh and affordable food. This problem was here before the pandemic and now it has been heightened even more by COVID-19.