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Brian Siemann prepares to race during the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for Track and Field to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. — Mark Reis / USOPC

The 217 Today Podcast

August 01, 2024

217 Today: Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games

In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Paralympian Brian Siemann about the upcoming games and his journey to becoming an athlete.

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The 21st Show

July 31, 2024

Proper etiquette classes to improve table manners, chivalry, and communication skills

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Vita's Taqueria, a Mexican restaurant in Arcola, Illinois — Reginald Hardwick /Illinois Public Media

The 21st Show

July 31, 2024

Immigrants making a positive impact in Illinois

Did you know immigrants in Illinois pay $20 billion in taxes? Today, we talked about the positive impacts of Illinois immigrants.

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Larry Alliger stands in one of his finishing barns for hogs at his farm near Gowrie, Iowa. He now has to transport his hogs twice as far, since the closure of a pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa. — Rachel Cramer / Iowa Public Radio

The 217 Today Podcast

July 31, 2024

217 Today: Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why several large pork packers have closed plants in the U.S. and Canada in recent years and what it means for producers.

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The 21st Show

July 30, 2024

The remnants of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Shira Klane, a nurse practitioner who works in Planned Parenthood clinics across Minnesota, cleans an exam room in the Mankato clinic where she is working for the day to fill some vacancies. — Natalie Krebs / Side Effects Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

July 30, 2024

217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about an abortion ban that took effect in Iowa yesterday and how it's likely to have ripple effects across the region.

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The 21st Show

July 29, 2024

Sarah McCammon’s path from faith to freedom

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The mugshot of Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson overlayed with some of his past records. — Farrah Anderson / Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute

The 217 Today Podcast

July 29, 2024

217 Today: Deputy who killed Sonya Massey joined Sangamon County Sheriff after past employers questioned his integrity and conduct

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how Sean Grayson continued to work at police departments in Central Illinois in a joint investigation between IPM News and the Invisible Institute.

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