Illinois Public Media News

The Illinois Innocence Project has secured the release of a man who spent 13 years in prison for murdering his own son, a crime he says he did not commit. The 21st speaks to the legal experts who worked on his case. 

On today's 21st we talk to county public health officials about what you can and should do in Phase 4, we get the concerns of students returning to campus this fall and even though most of the summer concerts have been canceled or postponed we check in on summer music.

To the disappointment of music fans, artists and organizers have had to pull the plug on concerts and festivals this season. We wanted to offer some summer music recommendations from artists both here in central Illinois and around the world. 

The University of Illinois System has announced that it will be welcoming tens of thousands of students back to campus this fall. But, many students, professors, and parents still have questions about how things will play out this fall despite the guidance that has been released. 

Illinois will be moving on to the fourth phase of reopening the state this Friday, allowing more community presence at various public places. The 21st speaks to public health officials across the state about the new liberties and the best ways to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.

On Today's 21st, we talk about a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed in Illinois, take a look at superforecasting and will there be baseball in 2020?

The 21st speaks to experts on "superforecasting" to demystify what it is, who makes a good superforecaster and what superforecasters are currently predicting in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As Illinois continues to move onto the next phase of reopening the state, many places like movie theaters, restaurants and barbershops will see visitors again. But is baseball ready?

Next month, The University of Illinois Chicago will begin testing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. The 21st speaks to the lead investigator on the clinical trial.

On Today's 21st, we hear from reporters around the state and how they are moving into Phase 4, check in with Illinois DACA recipients and look at the pandemic version of Victory Gardens.