On The 21st: Jesuit priest, best-selling author, and America Media editor-at-large Fr. James Martin joins us to talk about his book that highlights the importance of welcoming LGBT people into the Catholic Church. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Chicago poet Daniel Borzutzky.

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On the 21st: Citizenship questions on the U.S. Census Bureau may affect population counts in 2020. Plus, Toys R Us to close all stores, ending a brand that has been around for decades. Also, maybe Rockford, Illinois can considered a fashion hub as the home of the new artistic director for Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh. And, the Brookfield Zoo is creating a new sensory-friendly room.

On The 21st: We hear the story of Miguel Perez Jr., a green card holder who served in Afghanistan—and was deported a few days ago for a felony conviction. And, we speak with three of the Illinois 2018 Golden Apple award winners. But first, how are community supported agriculture groups, or CSAs, evolving to survive the competitive food environment?

[View the story "Evolution of CSA's; Deported US Military Veterans; Golden Apple Award Winners" on Storify]

On The 21st: Facebook is facing scrutiny after accusations that British consulting firm Cambridge Analytica used private data from people’s accounts to create political ads. We talk data breach, Facebook and social media. Also, new plans are in the works for an O'Hare overhaul. What's in store? And, we spoke with Republican Congressman Rodney Davis about taxes, gun control and his upcoming general election campaign against Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.

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On The 21st: We talk to Dr. Enrique Neblett about how racism affects the mental and physical health of Black youth. Plus, the movie Black Panther has blown up and people around the country are shouting, Wakanda forever! Here in Illinois we have our very own version of Wakanda- Wauconda, Illinois where there have been some funny incidents related to the film. 

[View the story "How is Racism Effecting the Health of Black Youth?; Wakanda, Africa or Wauconda...Illinois" on Storify]

On this special encore edition of The 21st: How are schools looking at mindfulness and meditation to help students succeed? Plus, we'll learn how local educators in southern Illinois are teaching the Trail of Tears, which ran through that part of the state. But first, we talk to Microsoft director Eric Horvitz about the future of artificial intelligence.

[View the story "Future of Artificial Intelligence; Mindfulness In Schools; Teaching The Trail Of Tears" on Storify]

On The 21st: NPR's David Folkenflik tells us about the Chicago Tribune's most recent round of layoffs, and tells us about some of the turmoil within the company that owns it. Plus, now that spring has officially sprung, we dig into some gardening tips for experts and novices alike. But first, three Illinois men have been charged with detonating a pipe-bomb in a Minnesota mosque last summer.

[View the story "Illinois Men Charged With Bombing Mosque; Spring Gardening; Chicago Tribune Layoffs" on Storify]

On The 21st: Last night, voters chose the Democratic and Republican candidates that will face off in this November's midterm elections. We break down everything you need to know from races statewide, from the gubernatorial primary, to the attorney general's race, to Congressional House contests across Illinois.

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On The 21st: New research shows that leafy greens can help boost memory. And, it's been 23 years since Michael Jordan's return to basketball, what was it like to be a reporter covering the Jordan era? But first, what's with the crazy weather we've seen this year in Illinois? 

[View the story "Illinois Weather; Leafy Greens and Your Brain; 20 Years Since Jordan's Return to Basketball" on Storify]

On The 21st: Tomorrow, voters will pick the Democratic and Republican candidates for a variety of elected offices in Illinois, including governor, attorney general, and the House of Representatives. We recap some of the biggest news stories from last week and do some last-minute fact-checking. Plus, some of the most important things you need to know about casting your ballot, whether it's today or tomorrow. And, we air a compilation of our interviews with seven of the gubernatorial candidates.

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