News Local/State
As of the week of December 6, Champaign-Urbana has seen 348 gun incidents and 23 homicides so far in 2021. Illinois Public Media's "News, Brews and Beatz" is bringing together people to talk about stopping gun violence. We previewed the upcoming discussion on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Pour Bros. Taproom in Champaign.
News Local/State
A February 9 Facebook Live discussion followed an Illinois Newsroom series by Education reporter Lee Gaines about calls to defund the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign police department, arrest rates of Black people by the department and views of officers about the abolition movement.
News Local/State
At 7 pm on Monday October 5th, the 13th congressional district Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Republican incumbent Rodney Davis are joining Illinois Public Meida and WCIA for a live, in-person debate. Londrigan nearly defeated Davis two years ago in a close race. This year, the race is looking even closer.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll travel to western Kansas to see how some smaller companies are bringing high speed internet to remote areas.
The 21st Show
Siblings of special needs children often get less attention, face more parental expectations, and may struggle with their mental health.
The 21st Show
Generation X sometimes known as the "Forgotten Generation," but the Illinois State Musuem is planning to give Gen X their day in the sun with an exhibit that opens this fall. The 21st was joined by the museum's curator of history to talk about growing up in the '70s, '80s and '90s, designing the exhibit, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a primary matchup between two incumbent Republicans in the race for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.
The 21st Show
On May 18, 2022, Gov. Pritzker signed into law the ban of sale and possession of 'ghost guns.'
The 21st Show
We asked experts about new rules voters need to be aware of for the 2022 primary election.
The 21st Show
A conversation about the Republican primary in the 15th Congressional District, pitting incumbents Rodney Davis and Mary Miller against each other.
