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Author Luis Alberto Urrea connects with his mother and WWII-era Clubmobile history in new novel
Author Luis Alberto Urrea’s latest novel was inspired by his mother’s experiences in World War II. She operated a Red Cross Clubmobile.
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217 Today: Small school districts want to offer their students as much as possible. To do that, many have to share.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about class sharing that happens more frequently at smaller, often rural, schools.
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Illinois TV special looks at how communities of color are preparing for climate change
The third annual State of Change airs Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on WILL-TV. The programs looks at the effects of climate change and communities of color in Illinois.
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More colleges are becoming test optional for admission
Augustana College became test-optional in 2007. Northern Illinois University announced in January of 2020 that it would start “test-blind” admissions.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Federal bill aims to enhance school bus safety, but local districts worry about costs
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about whether a measure that could require Illinois school buses to install seat belts could have adverse effects because of the high costs.
The 21st Show
Save your pumpkin from the landfill and compost with SIU and U of I
Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign are teaming up with community organizations to compost Halloween pumpkins.
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Politics News Roundup - November 3, 2023
In our weekly politics reporter roundup, we talk about the Illinois schools' report card and the first week under a new House Speaker in Congress.
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Illinois News Roundup - November 3, 2023
Protests over the Middle East conflict, the turnover of an Air Force Base to a village, and the Illinois pumpkin crop... all part of this week's news roundup.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Nitrate levels in water are often higher in the rural Midwest. How does this affect health?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how a growing number of studies suggest lower nitrate levels could still be tied to serious health issues for people in the rural Midwest.
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New book looks into agriculture and water quality
Iowa is dealing with a water crisis with consequences throughout the Midwest. Author and hydrology researcher Chris Jones says the blame for that falls on the ag industry.