Illinois Issues: The People vs. The Budget
When it comes to state spending, Illinois politicians are giving voters what they want. That’s the problem.
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WATCH: Brett Kavanaugh Opening Statements
Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin Tuesday. Watch them live in this video from NPR, or listen to live special coverage hosted by NPR's Rachel Martin.
Study: Most Young Adults Lack Financial Literacy, Opportunities
A new study from the University of Illinois finds that a majority of surveyed young adults lack basic financial skills and access to mainstream financial institutions. The study's author said the findings point to a need for more financial education for young adults.
Kankakee County Board Backs Memorial To Ryan, Two Other Ex-Governors
Officials in Kankakee County have approved a memorial honoring three former governors from Kankakee, including convicted ex-Gov. George Ryan.
Universal Basic Income; Artificial Intelligence In Hiring; Gravitational Waves
On this encore, Labor Day edition of The 21st: Universal Basic Income is the idea that giving residents a fixed amount of money on a regular basis — with no strings attached—is a good way to address poverty and inequality. Now, one Alderman wants to launch a pilot program in Chicago. Plus, how companies are using artificial intelligence to filter out resumes and ultimately determine who gets an interview. And, we hear from a Northwestern astrophysicist about black holes and how she first got started in astrophysics.