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We’re not in California but earthquakes are shaking Illinois
At least three earthquakes have taken place in Illinois in the past two months. Can we expect more?
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217 Today: Wars can give rise to disease outbreaks. This poses potential risk to public health in the U.S. too
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how wars overseas can still impact public health locally.
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The 21st Show producers share favorite segments from 2023
We're giving you the chance to hear from the team that puts the show together -- sharing some of our favorite and most memorable segments from 2023.
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Best of: Think you’re seeing more reckless drivers? You’re right. Here’s why.
Have you noticed that other drivers seem a little more reckless? That there are more cars without license plates? And that police are making fewer traffic stops? None of that is your imagination — and we talked about all of it with Marin Cogan, a national reporter on transportation for Vox.
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217 Today: Midwest weather experts want to talk about climate change, but they face pushback
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the tough conditions facing climate science communicators.
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New I-PASS Innovation
Starting next year, you won’t be able to obtain new transponders for the I-PASS. Instead, tollgates will rely on scanning a sticker.
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A reality check on Illinois prisons
What happens now that a lawsuit aimed at improving mental healthcare at Illinois prisons was recently dismissed?
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217 Today: The University of Illinois SHIELD saliva test company is winding down
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what the team behind the COVID-19 saliva tests at the University of Illinois learned while it plans to close this winter.
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Best of Friday Music Discovery: emily the band, Zuh-Cari the Artist, Hollow Down
it's a post-Thanksgiving musical feast as we listen back to some of our favorite Illinois musicians we've talked to in the past few months. We'll hear the indie pop sounds of emily the band, rapper Zuh-Cari the Artist, and the darker folk music of the band Hollow Down.
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Best of: Chef Paul Fehribach explores history of ‘Midwestern Food’
We talk with Illinois chef Paul Fehribach, who’s out with a new book on Midwestern cuisine: what it is, where it came from, and how it’s influenced the American menu beyond our region. The book is Midwestern Food: A Chef’s Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cuisine, with More Than 100 Tasty Recipes.
