Illinois Adjusts Its Approach to COVID-19
Illinois announced new metrics, regions and tiers of mitigation for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The 21st is joined by WBEZ's Kristen Schorsch to get the latest on the changes.
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Interview: Dr. Ngozi Ezike Addresses Rising COVID Cases And Masks
The 21st speaks to the Illinois Department of Public Health Director about what prevented us from grasping the full extent of COVID-19 in early March. And the challenges ahead for getting it under control.
Stephen Douglas, Slavery And Statues
Among the many Confederate statues being taken down amidst the protests for racial justice, one controversial figure of Illinois whose plaque is being taken down is Stephen Douglas. The 21st spoke to a professor from Auburn University and a Ph.D. student from the University of Chicago about whether the removal of Douglas' plaque provided any kind of reparation.
Should Lincoln’s Statues Come Down?
In light of the racial justice movements in Illinois, statues honoring Confederate figures like Jefferson Davis, are coming down around the South — either by protestors or local governments. Here in the Midwest, some student groups at the University of Wisconsin in Madison are also calling for the removal of an Abraham Lincoln statue.
Will The Pandemic Start A Downstate Renaissance?
Business Insider ranked the “30 best American cities to live in after the pandemic” based on nine economic, educational and demographic measures; number one on the list is Springfield, Illinois. The 21st speaks to an author, professor and an urbanologist to talk about the potential for a Downstate population boom later this year.