The 21st The 21st is Illinois' statewide news talk show. Produced by Illinois Public Media and airing on six NPR member stations across the state. Streams live at 21stShow.org. Follow on Twitter: @21stshow
The 21st

The 21st

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The 21st is Illinois' statewide news talk show. Produced by Illinois Public Media and airing on six NPR member stations across the state. Streams live at 21stShow.org. Follow on Twitter: @21stshow

Most Recent Episodes

Airport expansion causes reduction of Illinois' little remaining prairie

Airport expansion causes reduction of Illinois' little remaining prairie

In order to make way for an expansion of the Rockford Airport, last week, a bulldozer plowed its way through part of Bell Bowl Prairie in Rockford. The 21st was joined by two environmental advocates and a journalist who has been following the story.

Airport expansion causes reduction of Illinois' little remaining prairie

What are Illinois officials doing to prevent train derailments?

What are Illinois officials doing to prevent train derailments?

To talk about Illinois' track record with train derailments and chemicals, what officials are doing to keep residents and the environment safe, and more, The 21st was joined by a journalist who's been following the story and two Illinois emergency management representatives.

What are Illinois officials doing to prevent train derailments?

Film documents life, work of award-winning female poet

Film documents life, work of award-winning female poet

A documentary that examines the life and career of poet Ruth Stone will be airing tonight on WILL-TV, and The 21st was joined by the documentary's filmmaker.

Film documents life, work of award-winning female poet

Illinois mental health lifeline program for kids is collapsing under demand, investigation finds

Illinois mental health lifeline program for kids is collapsing under demand, investigation finds

The 21st was joined by the two reporters behind the investigation to talk about Illinois' program for children in mental health crises, where it's failing, and what could be done about it.

Illinois mental health lifeline program for kids is collapsing under demand, investigation finds

Folk school comes to Allerton Park

Folk school comes to Allerton Park

Illinois is set to see classes start at its first folk school this fall at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. We were joined by the center's senior program coordinator to talk about the goals of the school, what programs the school will offer, and more.

What do listeners have to say about The 21st?

We often ask listeners to send us questions and feedback. Today on The 21st, we wanted to share some of the comments we've received.

What do listeners have to say about The 21st?

Illinois mayoral election series: Champaign

Illinois mayoral election series: Champaign

We continued our series looking at the issues and candidates in mayoral races across Illinois, and our next stop was Champaign.

Illinois mayoral election series: Champaign

Is it time for Illinois to get a new state flag?

Is it time for Illinois to get a new state flag?

There have been 2 official state flags of Illinois. A new Senate Bill would recreate the flag.

Is it time for Illinois to get a new state flag?

Changes coming to troubled Choate Mental Health Center

Changes coming to troubled Choate Mental Health Center

A state-run facility housing developmentally disabled residents will be restructured after media reports about resident abuse.

Changes coming to troubled Choate Mental Health Center

Rodney Davis talks life after Congress; calls Trump 'a loser'

Rodney Davis talks life after Congress; calls Trump 'a loser'

Former Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) talks lobbying, life after Congress, and the past, present, and future of the GOP.

Rodney Davis talks life after Congress; calls Trump 'a loser'