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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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The 21st Show
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.
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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.
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What’s next for agriculture now that Congress is back and harvest is over
We’ll get an update on the US Farm Bill now that there is a new US House Speaker.
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217 Today: 1920s roar to life in Lippa musical’s ‘wild, wild party’ at Krannert Center
in today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with directors Danny Yoerges and Rachel Rizzuto about the musical “The Wild Party" that is coming soon to Krannert Center for Performing Arts.
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Best of: Does Illinois’ anti-book ban do enough to protect libraries?
Illinois is the first state to ban the practice of banning books. We asked a librarian and a teacher how this new law will affect their work.
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217 Today: Urbana wins $2.9 million award against Stark Excavating of Bloomington over roadwork issues
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how the Champaign County jury has ruled in favor of the City of Urbana against a Bloomington-based firm over faulty road construction.
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Halloween legends at the University of Illinois
Spooky stories, myths, and legends make the rounds at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Four years after legalization, how prominent is recreational marijuana in Illinois?
What effect is Illinois' legalization of recreational cannabis having on our society? Are people becoming more dependent on marijuana?