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On the 21st: It’s our last live show of the year! We spoke to Chicago-area writer Alec Nevala-Lee about his new book, which delves into the history of science fiction. And, we heard from the folks behind the scenes as we turned the microphone over to The 21st producers. Plus, there are lots of movies out this holiday season. We dove into some of the best ones with movie critic Reggie Ponder.
A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that several nutrients in the Mediterranean diet are linked to healthy brain connectivity and higher cognitive performance in older adults.
House Republicans couldn't get stricter work rules for those who receive food stamps into law. So the Trump administration is attempting to sidestep Congress and add them anyway.
The U.S. meat industry is gigantic, with roughly $200 billion a year in sales and growing. But the industry faces emerging threats on two fronts: plant-based meat substitutes and actual meat grown in labs.
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Terry Baker’s community and about a dozen others in Champaign County were purchased by an out-of-state mobile home mogul, David Reynolds, who residents say has increased lot rents to the point many worry they’ll eventually be priced out.
