Illinois Public Media News

Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that California Sen. Kamala Harris would be his vice presidential running mate. They are giving remarks together on Wednesday. Watch live.

Colleges across Illinois are set to begin classes in the next few weeks, with some students already beginning to move onto campuses. Can universities really expect that college aged students will follow safety guidelines? The 21st is joined by a student panel and an expert on human development and family studies to hear more. 

A massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon killed at least 171 people and injured thousands more. The 21st hears from the Lebanese community in Illinois and someone who is on the ground in Beirut now.

With the Democratic National Convention approaching rapidly, delegates from across the country will cast their votes to make the party’s presidential candidate selection official. The 21st speaks to Illinois' youngest delegate about remotely casting his vote for Biden this year. 

With Joe Biden’s announcement expected any day — The 21st got to wondering: what sort of influence will a female candidate — potentially a female candidate of color — have on the campaign, and politics more generally? The 21st speaks to a politico correspondent and experts on political science to hear their answers.