To discuss the evolution of ways to break the fast of Ramadan, The 21st was joined by a reporter who followed the story and the director of the Middle Eastern and North African Cultural Center at the University of Illinois.

Since 2019, Illinois' attorney general has been Kwame Raoul. He joined The 21st to discuss issues ranging from Illinois' assault weapons ban to retail theft and cash bail.

The impact of votes to allow slavery in Illinois, the debate surrounding them, and the region’s long history of slavery still resonates two centuries later. The 21st spent the entire hour discussing it with a panel of historical researchers.

Our Midwestern past is far more diverse than many of us realize, particularly when it comes to religious diversity. It’s the subject of a new book by a professor of religious studies, who is a descendent of Syrian Midwesterners.

A married, Millennial, Muslim American couple traveled the length of Route 66 for a limited series on PBS.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.