The 21st Show
U of I professor Ruby Mendenhall pours pain into writing as Urbana’s new poet laureate
Ruby Mendenhall is preparing to share a lifetime of writing as Urbana’s poet laureate.
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The 21st Show
David Maraniss’ Pulitzer-winning stories
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 28 – Mar. 31
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the art and entertainment events in the Champaign-Urbana area this weekend.
The 21st Show
State task force tackles the decline of local news
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: A unique tree-climbing fox is on the decline in the Midwest. Researchers want to know why
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how researchers in several states are working to find out what’s behind the decline of the gray fox.
The 21st Show
Best of: Evanston began issuing reparations years ago. So, what’s next for Illinois and America?
Evanston has had a reparations program in place for a few years now. We learned what people think of it and what keeps reparations from gaining greater traction nationwide.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Feeding migrants in Chicago involves balancing nutrition, cost and taste
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Chicago has been figuring out how to feed thousands of migrants over the last year and a half.
The 21st Show
Best of: What does it take to redevelop America’s Rust Belt?
Learn what Rust Belt communities in Illinois are doing to revitalize their economies.
