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Brendt Christensn, the man accused in the 2017 kidnapping and slaying of Chinese University of Illinois visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, wants to know if President Donald Trump spoke to Chinese officials about the case when he visited China in November.

A fire in the Shelby County village of Strasburg this month sheds light on a long-standing disagreement among leaders in the area on how to handle its water pressure issues.

On this encore edition of The 21st: Activist Susan Burton tells us about her extraordinary journey from being incarcerated to becoming one of the nation's foremost advocates for incarcerated women. Plus, if you can't get enough of the musical 'Hamilton,' a new exhibit is coming to Chicago this fall.

Illinois’ wealthy governor and his even wealthier challenger are both contributing millions to help elect other candidates in their respective parties.But their financial largesse carries a political impact that goes beyond mere money.

The transition from youth to adolescence can be anxiety-inducing, navigating the physical changes and social pressures to fit in. But for those who experience gender dysphoria -- the feeling that your gender doesn't match your biological sex -- adolescence can be especially traumatic. Support and care early on can make the difference between slipping between the cracks and thriving, as the stories of two transitioning youth show.