On The 21st: The deadline to pick a health insurance plan for next year through Get Covered Illinois is Friday at 11 p.m. What do you need to know before then? Plus, how sexual assault in prison is often ignored. Also, we'll learn how climate change affects farmers in Illinois, and hear from a veterinarian about whether your pets really need to wear coats in winter weather. 

On The 21st: How a case heard by the Supreme Court last week could legalize sports betting nationwide. Plus, we get the latest in Illinois politics and hear about a proposal to fix congestion around the Chicago area.

On this encore edition of The 21st: Why it's so tough to keep the world's largest freshwater system clean. Plus, an interview with the mayor of Metropolis, Illinois.

On The 21st: Bus company Suburban Express is facing a civil rights inquiry after circulating an email ad that singled out Chinese students. Plus, what anti-smoking ads look like when tobacco companies are forced to make them as part of a court ruling. But first, some tips on how to make sure you're donating smartly to charities.

On The 21st: How would Republican tax reform plans affect higher education in the United States? Plus, we learn more about sanctuary cities and the story of Francisca Lino, while also hearing about the 1967 voyage of Chicago transplant Francis Brenton. 

On The 21st: What the Thompson Center means to Chicago and Illinois, and why it might be on its way out. Plus, why soybeans have become the most harvested crop in America. But first, the deadline for filing petitions to run for office was Monday. We'll tell you who's in and who's out.

On The 21st: What will the state’s Medicaid overhaul and other health insurance news mean for Illinoisans? Plus, we discuss gender-based price discrimination and wish happy 199th birthday to Illinois. 

Today: A special broadcast of "Still Here: Vietnam War Stories From Illinois," an audio documentary that tells the stories of servicemembers, draft resisters, and war refugees - all living here in Illinois.

On The 21st: What's driving the increases in auto and homeowner insurance? Plus, why carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are on the rise again, and a few holiday gift ideas for the tech-savvy loved one in your life.

On The 21st: Travel expert Rick Steves discussed holiday travel tips and the legalization of marijuana in Illinois. Plus, we learn about a Better Government Association investigation into nuclear waste, and get expert advice for getting through cold and flu season. 

On The 21st: People hoping to win state and local elections next year started making it official yesterday at the State Board of Elections. Plus, we'll take a deep dive into understanding the Obama-era net neutrality regulations that the current FCC might scrap. And, how the Chicago Bears are dealing with a season in which they're about as bad as expected.

On this encore edition of The 21st: The book 'We Have No Idea' illustrates all that we still don't know about the universe. Plus, we revisit our conversation about the Trail Of Tears' history in southern Illinois, and hear from a Mexican restaurant owner on what it's like to operate his business in this political climate. 

On The 21st: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "I, Tonya" and "The Shape of Water." Do you know the movies you’re going to watch this film season? Plus, book suggestions for the holidays. 

On The 21st: Make-A-Wish Foundation alumna and University of Illinois student Lindsey Panozzo shares her experience. Plus, holiday travel tips for parents and advice for managing pet obesity.