The 21st Show
Peoria’s Hollow Down Band has a different take on folk music
This week’s artist spotlight is Hollow Down, a band that specializes in darker-sounding folk music. We learn about the band’s origins and more.
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The 21st Show
Weekly Politics Rountable - August 25, 2023
We talked about the conviction of a top aide to former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan, and reaction to former President Donald Trump’s missing the first debate.
The 21st Show
Illinois News Roundup - August 25, 2023
In our weekly roundup of news, today’s show focuses on The Quad Cities and Bloomington-Normal, our conversation ranges from infrastructure, sports, and the arts.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Extreme heat highlights federal healthcare program for farmworkers
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how healthcare providers checked on the well-being of farmers affected by the heat this week.
The 21st Show
Big Ten expands westward: What do Illinois athletes think?
The Big Ten Conference has expanded its membership to 18 schools. We dove into the motivations, complexities and reactions to this move.
The 21st Show
Illinois becomes the first state to protect young content creators, meet the teen who made it happen
Illinois's new law mandating equitable compensation for children featured in monetized videos is the first in US.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Trumpeter James Vaughen spreads joy with music
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with trumpeter James Vaughen about his path to becoming a professional musician.
The 21st Show
Unveiling the treatment inside juvenile detention centers
The Judicial branch in Illinois is allowed to exempt itself from FOIA requests, which has led agencies, such as the Juvenile Detention Centers to stay hidden.
The 21st Show
What full day kindergarten means for Illinois’ future
Illinois will enforce full-day kindergarten by the end of the decade. We explored the arguments for and against this new policy, and its implications for districts, parents, and students.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How truancy lands some Illinois students in court
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how truancy lands some Illinois students in court.