America @ 250: Allan Crandell discusses how we can again find meaning as Americans
Dr. Allan Crandall has provided psychotherapeutic and medical services to people throughout central Illinois and in Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska and Colorado.
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America @ 250: Da’Sani Lewis wonders what America should be in 50 years
Da’Sani Lewis is a 2026 graduate of Danville High School and will be attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville this fall. Lewis wonders what kind of place America should be 50 years from now.
America @ 250: Lance Dixon has two questions for America
Lance Dixon is a husband, a father of five and the owner of Dixon Graphics in Champaign. He grew up in Chicago’s melting pot thinking America’s institutions were rock solid. He’s shaken by how fragile they seem today.
Pritzker for president? Handicapping the Illinois governor’s political future
It’s the most common question Pritzker is getting from local and national reporters.
America @ 250: Chad Rand asks if anyone would be happy living in a truly homogenous country
Chad Rand is outreach coordinator for the University of Illinois Education Justice Project, where he supports people across the country who are coming home from prison or facing detention and deportation.
America @ 250: Father Johndamaseni Zilimu asks how we become peacemakers
Father Johndamaseni Zilimu is pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Champaign. Father John was born in Tanzania and moved to the U.S. in 2000. He received his doctorate in mathematics education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2014.
America @ 250: Hannah Velasco asks if America was actually ever great
Hannah Velasco is a 29-year-old resident of Urbana. She directs Urbana High School’s Ballet Folklórico de los Tigres, and is a recruitment and training coordinator for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Champaign County. Her identity has never fit neatly into one box, and she believes that accepting each other’s differences is part of being American.
America @ 250: Kay Weidner asks Americans to ask themselves, ‘Who am I?’
Kay Weidner grew up near Crystal Lake Park in north Urbana and still lives in the area. Members of her family have served in the military since at least World War II, and she loves a good Fourth of July Parade.
America @ 250: Alex Wysocki asks, ‘Are short-term political gains worth giving up the big picture?’
Alex Wysocki is a television producer, filmmaker, husband and father of three. He and his wife Abigail moved to Champaign during the COVID-19 pandemic and are raising their family here.
Cardinal Blase Cupich discusses Pope Leo’s role in world affairs, emphasizes protection of ‘human dignity’
Cardinal Blaise Cupich discussed Pope Leo speaking up about global issues, and criticism that the Catholic Church has become political. on the 21st Show.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Worried about political tensions with family this Thanksgiving? Here’s some expert advice
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are making plans to spend time with family. What is supposed to be a peaceful family gathering can sometimes turn into a nightmare due to political disagreements.
‘Political comeback for the ages’: Illinois GOP, Democratic politicians react to Trump’s victory
As the nation adjusts to the idea of another Trump presidency, prominent politicians from Illinois are also reacting to the election results. With a win in the key swing states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the last time Donald Trump
Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
Sorensen holds on to 17th congressional seat as Trump outperforms past 2 elections Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press. That means Democrats will maintain supermajorities in each chamber of the
Eric Sorensen defeats Joe McGraw in Illinois’ crucial 17th Congressional District election
Incumbent Sorensen of Moline claimed victory over a former Rockford judge for a seat that extends west to the Quad Cities and then downstate to Peoria and Bloomington. Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, retained his seat in Illinois’ most-watched congressional race — a battle with former judge Joe McGraw for the 17th District