Illinois Public Media News

We’ll discuss how a damaging hoax published by newspapers almost brought down the Union during the Civil War, and how hoaxes persist today with the author of the new book.

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.