Illinois Public Media and the College of Media team up to offer teen podcast workshops
The workshops will be held April 4, 11 and 25. Registration is required.
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We’ve sought interviews with all 16 candidates for U.S. Senate from Illinois — listen to them here
The decision by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin not to seek reelection has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity in Illinois politics. Sixteen men and women are seeking their party nomination to succeed him: 10 Democrats and six Republicans.
Here at The 21st Show, we committed to offering a full-show interview to each of them, regardless of their experience, their standing in the polls, or their campaign fundraising. Here in alphabetical order are all the candidates to whom we've spoken, and the reasons for those to whom we haven't.
Early voting runs now through Primary Election Day, which is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. You can register to vote or find your your polling place through the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is building up his national profile
Governor J.B. Pritzker has been building up his profile. A new analysis finds he’s favoring national outlets, many of which are friendly toward Democrats, over Illinois-based news providers. We’ll talk with Ben Szalinski, one of the reporters behind the story.
WATCH NOW: PBS and NPR Leaders Testify on Federal Support for Public Broadcasting
Watch live as NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger testify at a congressional hearing
