Illinois Public Media News

The 21st was joined by three public radio journalists to hear more about vaccine rollout, educating students who are homeless and mandating inclusive sex education in K-12 schools.

President Biden is likely to face questions on his response to recent mass shootings, an influx of migrants at the southern border and the continued coronavirus crisis, as he holds his first formal White House press conference Thursday since taking office.

Many Asian American women say they are either invisible or ignored because of dangerous, misogynistic stereotypes. They are finding their voices in the wake of the tragic shootings at Atlanta area spas. Two guests joined The 21st to talk about anti Asian history and ways to change perceptions of Asian women.

In the labs of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign a golden retriever lab assistant named Sampson sits in a white lab coat, safety goggles and shoes. 

The Rabbi of the Moses Montefiore Temple in Bloomington joined us to talk about the history behind the Jewish holiday Passover and what celebrations will look like during the pandemic.