Shamar Betts: In Jail For Months Waiting For Trial
A 19-year-old Central Illinois man accused of inciting a riot has been in jail for months. He has no prior criminal record and has not been convicted of a crime. We took a closer look at his case.
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Real or Artificial: Deciding on a Christmas Tree
Illinois is a leading producer of Christmas trees. The 21st spoke with two Illinois tree farmers about their experiences, including a farm where you can see reindeer.
Happy 202nd Birthday Illinois!
On December 3, 1818 Illinois became the 21st united state of America. From Cairo to Paris, we’ll explore some small Illinois towns with big names to commemorate two centuries and two years of Illinois Statehood
How COVID-19 Hurts Women More
The 21st explores the disproportionate economic toll the pandemic on women a panel of three guests and what policy changes they want to see coming out of this pandemic.
Interview: Poet Laureate Angela Jackson
Illinois poet Gwendolyn Brooks said ‘poetry is life distilled.’ Chicago poet, playwright, and novelist Angela Jackson joins Brooks and Carl Sandburg as the state’s fifth poet laureate. We’ll hear some of her work and about the life that inspires her words.