Preview of Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address
Governor J.B. Pritzker scheduled his annual State of the State and Budget address on Februrary 17, 2021. We previewed some of the issues that the governor will discuss.
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The Black Church In Illinois
The new PBS series The Black Church. This is Our Story. This is Our Song. debuts this week on most PBS stations. Today, we talked with leaders of African-American parishes in Illinois. And we also examine the music connected with the Black church.
The White House Art
A portrait of Lincoln is back in Springfield after being on loan to former Vice President Mike Pence for the last three years. The 21st takes a look at what goes in to loaning at artifacts and some of the symbolism behind White House art choices.
2021: The Year of the Ox
According to the Lunar calendar, we have entered the ‘Year of the Ox.’ The 21st will speal more about what the ox represents and about how people in Illinois are celebrating the Chinese New Year while there is a pandemic.
Illinois Reacts To Impeachment Verdict
Former President Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the deadly Capitol insurrection in a second impeachment trial. The 21st gathered reactions from across the state and spoke with two journalists about the acquittal.