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217 Today: David Palmer helps former political opponent as November election draws closer
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from David Palmer, who his helping former political opponent Nikki Budzinski on the campaign trail.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from David Palmer, who his helping former political opponent Nikki Budzinski on the campaign trail.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new online resource to help people vote in the November midterm election.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at how cities have been spending money from the American Rescue Plan Act.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about Sinfonia da Camera’s season-opening concert Saturday, Sept. 16 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from longtime "Classically Black" host Roger Cooper about how the series came about as part of our 100th anniversary.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how survivors of gun violence deal with physical and emotional health consequences that can last for years.
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at new congressional districts in Vermilion County.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how rural veterinarians are in short supply, and the heavy debt load many carry from medical school isn’t helping.
In today's deep dive, we'll look at a new report from the Anti-Defamation League, which reveals how many Illinoisans – and elected officials – signed up with the far-right group, the Oath Keepers.
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how Champaign is investing COVID-19 relief in a grassroots program with the goal of using talent development to prevent gun violence.