From Meteorologist to Nail Tech to K9 Officer: how to turn a calling into a career
Our Dialogue for Teens hosts react to the career journeys of a scientist, an entrepreneur, and police officers who work with dogs.
Welcome to winter (early) in Central Illinois
In a typical November, Champaign-Urbana receives just under an inch of snow. In 2025, it received several inches more.
Why 2023 was the hottest summer so far
A meteorologist and climatologist break down the summer of 2023 in Illinois, which saw extreme heat, a derecho and drought.
Illinois hit by two unusual, dangerous weather events
To talk about the recent dust storm in Central Illinois and flooding on the Mississipi River, The 21st was joined by a meteorologist and a hydrologist.
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.
