Twenty-seven protesters blocked access to Governor Bruce Rauner’s office at the state Capitol in Springfield Tuesday. They wanted the Republican governor and General Assembly Democrats to agree to a state budget

On The 21st: We talked about why progressives went to the state capitol for a Women's March in Springfield. We also learned about what former President Obama said in his first public appearance since leaving office. Then, we talked about the nursing shortage in the U.S and what it could mean for our healthcare system.

The 21st—a production of Illinois Public Media airing on four public media stations across state—is excited to announce a partnership with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Beginning in May, Host and Executive Producer Niala Boodhoo will be hosting live broadcasts of the show from Medill’s downtown newsroom. 

On the 21st: Just before Governor Rauner delivered his third budget address, we broadcast live from inside the Statehouse. We heard from those directly affected by the historic budget stalemate and brought you analysis of what to expect.

Hillary Clinton is embracing the symbolism of Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" speech, arguing the nation needs to repair its divisions after a series of high-profile shootings. In a speech in Springfield,
Clinton said the Republican Party of Lincoln had been transformed into the "party of Trump," warning her opponent would divide Americans.