Two decades ago, hundreds of life-sized cow sculptures in Chicago ignited a worldwide interest in public art. Now, more than a dozen are back in the city for the month of July. Plus, Illinois Democrats have drawn our state’s election maps for years, and they’ll probably get another chance after the 2020 census. And, federal immigration authorities tried to access Illinois driver’s license photos. We’ll hear from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office about why they said "no" to that request. Also, divorced women could more easily revert back to their maiden name with a new Illinois law. 

On this encore edition of the 21st: Social entrepreneur Justin Dillon shares why he thinks everyone can make a difference. We also meet the Illinois team that’s adapted one of the oldest known medieval comic dramas and look at public art's impact on the city of Chicago.

On the 21st: How would the proposed Senate GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare affect health care in Illinois? We check in with hospitals across the state and get the latest on a federal lawsuit that may require the state to prioritize Medicaid payments. Plus, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has named 2017 the year of public art. We look at public art's impact on the city.