Best of: Coming of age with a quinceañera
To discuss quinceañeras and their history and significance, The 21st was joined by a professor of Latino/Latina Studies and two students who recently celebrated their own quinceañeras.
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Experts say tornado season is getting longer. What does that mean for Illinois?
The researchers who are investigating that link say tornado season is getting longer. To talk about what this means for Illinois in the future, The 21st was joined by a meteorologist and a professor who's been researching this subject.
What’s going on in the ComEd trials?
To explain the history of the case and what's been happening in court, The 21st was joined by a pair of journalists who have been following the story.
Mayoral election series: Results
Voters across Illinois had their say in a host of municipal elections yesterday from mayoral races to city council seats. The 21st was joined by a panel of reporters to talk about who won, why it matters, and more.
School shootings are a part of American culture. How should we be talking about that?
A professor who's been studying school shootings for the past 20 years joined The 21st to talk about why they're so prevalent in America, how shootings are covered in the media, and more.