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People We’ve Lost: Gov. Jim Thompson, RBG, John Prine
As we look back at conversations in 2020, we're sharing memories of three people with major impacts on Illinois: former Governor Jim Thompson, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and musician John Prine.
Holiday Conversations: Christmas Movies, Charities in a Pandemic, ‘The Nutcracker’ Goes Virtual
Today, we're revisiting our conversations about Christmas themed movies new and old; how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting charities and how you can help; and how Illinois Arts organizations are taking their holiday performances virtual this year.
Arts & Entertainment: ‘Yo, Is This Racist’ Podcast, Actor Mary Holland, Poet Angela Jackson
As we look back at conversations from 2020: we're resharing a conversation on the arts with a creator of a podcast, a NIU grad starring in a holiday themed movie putting a twist on roamantic comedies and meet Illinois' fifth state poet laureate.
Books: Group Therapy, Lively Advice From Dead Philosophers, Small Illinois Towns With Big Names
The 21st revisits some of its favorite segments from 2020. Today's theme: books.