The 21st Show
The Arab Blues mixes the music of the Middle East and the Midwest
The band taps into Chicago's deep well of jazz and blues, and fuses it withthe traditional music and sounds of their Middle Eastern heritage.
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Cash bail is over but the practice still continues to affect Black and Brown communities
The cash bail system in Illinois is a thing of the past. But it’s effects linger especially in Black and Latino communities.
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217 Today: Insects hold our planet together — but they’re disappearing. A national study aims to learn more
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new study that aims to understand insect trends across North America.
The 21st Show
Illinois food banks gearing up for 2023 holiday season
Food banks are gearing up for the holiday season. The Eastern Illinois Food Bank talks about new programs and serving the most vulnerable communities.
The 21st Show
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.
The 217 Today Podcast
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.
The 21st Show
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.
The 21st Show
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.