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

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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

March 22, 2023

Airport expansion causes reduction of Illinois' little remaining prairie

March 22, 2023 • 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

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March 22, 2023

What are Illinois officials doing to prevent train derailments?

March 22, 2023 • 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?

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March 21, 2023

Film documents life, work of award-winning female poet

March 21, 2023 • 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

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March 21, 2023

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

March 21, 2023 • 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

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March 20, 2023

Folk school comes to Allerton Park

March 20, 2023 • 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.