Illinois Public Media News

The 21st looks back on last night’s vice presidential debate with Lynn Sweet, Washington bureau chief of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Vice President Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris are debating in Salt Lake City. Their only face-off of the 2020 campaign comes with a wave of uncertainty with President Trump undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Follow live updates and fact-checks on the debate.

America Amplified: Election 2020 is a national talk show that will dive into the challenges facing America before and after election day on November 3. This six-part, one-hour weekly talk show will air Sundays from October 11 - November 15 on WILL-AM 580.

Thousands of Illinois Facebook users are now eligible for payments up to $400 as a result of a lawsuit filed against Facebook. The 21st explored which individuals are eligible to collect payment.

 Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, another global health crisis is approaching - flu season. We’ll speak with a virologist and a pediatrician about the science and how to stay healthy.