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Union Civil War camp in Cairo once hosted up to 5,000 freed African Americans
Efforts are underway to recognize historic sites related to Black history, including Camp Defiance in Cairo.
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217 Today: Several northern Illinois juvenile detention centers non-compliant in education & discipline
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about juvenile detention centers in Northern Illinois that were labeled “non-compliant” by the state in education and discipline.
The 21st Show
Best of: What stopped the rise of the Klan in the ‘20s?
A new book by author Timothy Egan looks at the second birth of the Ku Klux Klan, in the 1920s, and how it was particularly popular here in the Midwest. The book focuses on the KKK's Midwestern leader and how his depraved personal actions ultimately led to the downfall of the Klan.
The 21st Show
First editorial strike at Chicago Tribune
Last week, employees from the Chicago Tribune walked off the job for a strike.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: After fatal shootings, Rantoul police recommended more training. They just sent one officer to a gun range
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the Rantoul Police Department still hasn’t implemented any department-wide trainings after the village’s first-ever fatal shootings by police.
The 21st Show
Black History Month events happening across Illinois
A preview of Black History Month events happening Peoria, Champaign and Bloomington-Normal.
The 21st Show
Politics News Roundup - February 2, 2024
Former president Donald Trump remains on the Illinois ballot. Can Congress' pass the next version of the Farm Bill?
The 21st Show
Illinois News Roundup - February 2, 2024
Our local news check-in includes discussions on the death of a University of Ilinois Urbana-Champaign student, Granite City Work's future, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: U of I Chancellor Robert Jones discusses the Call to Action Initiative
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones about an initiative he developed after the murder of George Floyd.
The 21st Show
Is downstate Illinois prepared to accept the busloads of migrants arriving from Texas?
Discussion on the migrant situation in Chicago, and what downstate Illinois communities are doing about it.