The 21st takes phone calls from listeners about the Election 2020 experience and gets answers from the Illinois Board of Elections and a political science professor.

The 21st talks with Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker about the growing number of COVID cases in Illinois, the graduated income tax proposal and other topics.

The 21st spoke to a panel of guests comprised by down-ballot politicians around the state of Illinois to provide some context and understanding of the less-covered elected offices. 

In just two weeks from today, millions of Americans will be heading to the polls to vote in the 2020 elections. Because it can be challenging to be informed and engaged about down-ballot and local elections, The 21st spoke to two individuals committed to informing voters about political candidates.  

Winter is coming, and with it comes a greater risk for COVID-19. The disease is already spreading out of control in Illinois with case numbers and hospitalizations at their worst rate in months. We talk to two experts about what’s going on and answer listener questions.