The 21st

The 21st A public radio talk show that brings you the news, culture, and stories that matter to Illinois. Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. A production of Illinois Public Media

on WGLT 89.1, WNIJ 89.5,
WSIU-FM 91.9, WUIS-FM 91.9, WVIK-FM 90.3, and WILL-AM 580. We're a statewide public radio show for Illinois, creating conversations and covering stories, big and small, about our state. Tune in weekdays at 11 a.m. CT to hear from and talk with other Illinois residents about the issues that matter most here. You can listen live here: bit.ly/21stShow and call in to join the conversation: 800-222-9455

Red Lobster CEO talks about his connection to Illinois, what made the restaurant chain so iconic, and how it plans to ma...
07/16/2025

Red Lobster CEO talks about his connection to Illinois, what made the restaurant chain so iconic, and how it plans to make a comeback amid closings nationwide.

Red Lobster's CEO Damola Adamolekun talks about his personal life experiences, what made the restaurant chain so iconic, and how it plans to make a comeback ...

On the Friday, July 11, 2025 edition of The 21st Show, we took our program on the road to Vermilion County. At Dacc Danv...
07/15/2025

On the Friday, July 11, 2025 edition of The 21st Show, we took our program on the road to Vermilion County. At Dacc Danville, we talked to a panel of students about why they are less likely to stay in the small communities where they grew up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnNVDMdL_qI

07/11/2025

Today on The 21st Show, we took our program on the road to Balloons Over Vermilion. The weather broke just in time for host Brian Mackey to be aboard a hot air balloon.

See the launch process below and listen to today's segment: https://shorturl.at/H9ecE

Advocates from Greater Chicago Food Depository and Shriver Center on Poverty Law discuss what SNAP and Medicaid cuts me...
07/09/2025

Advocates from Greater Chicago Food Depository and Shriver Center on Poverty Law discuss what SNAP and Medicaid cuts mean for those who are at risk for losing critical support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCVCKWntOgg

In her new book, writer Judith Valente offers lessons from a culture that’s mastered the art of savoring simple pleasure...
07/08/2025

In her new book, writer Judith Valente offers lessons from a culture that’s mastered the art of savoring simple pleasures while maintaining deep connections in family and community.

A new book offers lessons from a culture that’s mastered the art of savoring simple pleasures while maintaining deep connections in family and community.

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