The 21st Show

An Illinois-based journalist is searching for President Barack Obama's controversial tan suit after it was given away.

What does downstate Illinois have to offer to visitors?

Niala Boodhoo has more than two decades of experience in journalism — including, as the founding host and executive producer of the 21st Show. She is launching a podcast in which she's interviewing religious scholars and looking at modern day issues from a spiritual point of view.

Illinois native Pokey LaFarge is back in the 21st state for some performances He discusses an upcoming national tour as well as his new album that will be released in less than two weeks.

Illinois has deep economic ties to Canada and counts the country as it’s number one international trading partner. Meanwhile, a trade war with Canada has the U.S. imposing 50% tariffs on each other’s goods. What does all this mean for Illinois?

School districts across Illinois will be required to ban cell phones and other devices during the school day starting next school year. A state lawmaker, an educator, and an education policy expert discuss how that works, as well as the pros and cons … for students, teachers, and families.

Republican Jeff Wilson is hoping to make Illinois' 13th congressional district red again. Running against incumbent Nikki Budzinski, the former Champaign County Board member makes his case.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is looking to represent Illinois' 13th district for a third term. She discusses what's been accomplished for the district so far and what her future plans are if given the opportunity to serve a third term.

Federal charges have been filed against four managers of a Southern Illinois coal mine. This stems from a fire back in 2021. The men are accused of failing to evacuate their people — and then covering up what happened.

In the early 1970's, a young filmmaker named Barbara Kopple heard a story on NPR about leadership elections for the United Mine Workers of America, which was among the strongest labor unions in the United States. Nearly 50 years later, Kopple discusses how the film is still relevant.