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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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter during a pandemic is especially dark and cold. The Scandinavians have something to combat this, called Hygge. The 21st spoke with someone from the Danish Happiness Research Institute about the Danish concept of comfort and coziness.
