The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Midwives could help prevent more deaths. Why don’t more Chicago-area hospitals have them?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about why many hospitals across the Chicago area are not investing in midwives.
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Non-alcoholic bars serving the sober from Springfield to Chicago
For many people who don’t drink, they can feel left out of the social scene. But non-alcoholic bars are growing in Illinois.
The 21st Show
Farmers donate fresh produce at Illinois food banks
“Farm to Foodbank,” a pilot program started in 2021, just became fully funded as a permanent program in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Sen. Tammy Duckworth disapproves senator’s blockade of military promotions
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about Senator Tammy Duckworth’s disapproval of one senator’s blockade of military promotions.
The 21st Show
Best of: New book explores the psychology of catching and avoiding scams
Daniel Simons, co-author of "Nobody's Fool," explains what makes us vulnerable to scams and how we can avoid them.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Ghanaian musician showcases his West African culture at upcoming performance
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a Ghanaian musician who is bringing his work to the Krannert Center for Performing Arts this weekend.
The 21st Show
New novel explores how Illinois lives through history in the making
A new historical novel The House of Lincoln explores 70 years of history through the eyes of a Portuguese immigrant from before the Civil War into the early 20th century.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois no longer has cash bail. Are courts ready?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how courtrooms throughout the state operated on the first day without cash bail in Illinois.
The 21st Show
Best of: The Korean Vegan: Joanne Lee Molinaro talks food and identity
Joanne Lee Molinaro has been sharing her recipes and family stories since 2016, but the Illinois native and graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign never expected her food, and her words, to mean so much to so many people. She joined The 21st to talk about her book "Korean Vegan," as well as the intersection of food and cultural identity. This segment originally aired on September 18, 2021.
The 21st Show
Cash bail in Illinois is over
The Safe-T Act goes into effect today, September 18, 2023. We were joined by State Sen. Robert Peters, who was a main backer of the legislation.