Communicating With Deaf Community While Masking
With the new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 now in the U.S., mask wearing is as important as ever — but masks also pose challenges to communicating for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Return To Springfield For 2021
Illinois state lawmakers are set to return to Springfield this week for the first time since last May. The agenda includes dealing with significant budget shortfalls and the Black Caucus wants its agenda on equity addressed.
Staff Favorites: Chief Illiniwek, Producers Pick Standout Moments
Host Brian Mackey and producers Anna Casey and Ryan Wilde share some of their favorite and most memorable segments from The 21st.
Presidents’ Day: ‘Lincoln’s Lie’ by Elizabeth Mitchell, ‘The Presidents vs. the Press’ by Harold Holzer
As we review some of our favorite conversations from 2020, we revisit conversations with two authors whose books past tension between the press and past US presidents.
