The 21st Show
Dulce Quintero makes history as new IL Dept. of Human Service Secretary
In September, Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Dulce Quintero as acting Secretary of DHS. They are the first non-binary person to hold the post.
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Traffic Stops of Black Drivers Hits 20-Year High in Illinois
Black drivers face more than 30 percent of all traffic stops in Illinois, as of the last two years. That’s a rate that’s about double their population.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Farm-based activities can support mental wellness. Why aren’t there more care farms in the U.S.?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the benefits of care farms and how a new national network hopes to expand them in the U.S.
The 21st Show
Janelle James returns to Illinois where her comedy career began
Years after starting a standup comedy career at a club in Champaign, Janelle James is one of the stars of ABC's 'Abbott Elementary.'
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Former congressman Rodney Davis shares thoughts on Congressional chaos
As Republicans begin to meet to elect a new Speaker of the House, former IL Rep. Rodney Davis shares thoughts about the ouster of Kevin McCarthy.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois colleges are reforming developmental education
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why Illinois colleges have to reform “Developmental Education.”
The 21st Show
Political scientist studies how Congress works — and doesn’t work
Political scientist Sean Theriault is the keynote speaker at a democracy and polarization summit in Springfield this week.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Champaign Police investigate ‘agency culture’ of not following domestic violence reporting laws
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the impact when police officers fail to properly respond to domestic violence calls from a joint investigation between Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute.
The 21st Show
Political Roundtable - October 6, 2023
Who will Illinois' congressional delegation support for the next Speaker of the House? And state leaders appeal for help with asylum seekers in Illinois.
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Reporter Roundtable - October 6, 2023
A funeral home under investigation and a contentious meeting over a carbon capture pipeline are some of the big stories in Illinois this week.