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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor J.B. Pritzker and other state leaders have cancelled the 2020 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. The 21st talked with a concession owner whose corn dogs have been a staple at state fairs for decades.
This month is Pride month but for a long time, a key force behind gay liberation has been written out of history. Today we remember the role Black transgender people played in the modern gay rights movement.
To look at how COVID-19 and ongoing protests are affecting Illinois, The 21st speaks with reporters in DeKalb and Bloomington-Normal.
On today's 21st is Illinois really ready to enter phase 4 at the end of the month, how should we talk to younger generations about race and restaurant owners are finding out that third-party delivery services might be bad for business.
Many of us have turned to food delivery services in the COVID-19 pandemic. But two of the most popular services have faced harsh criticism recently. Two experts joined The 21st to talk about the ongoing struggles that drivers and clients of these companies face.
