The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: The Music Man is back in the Virginia Theater
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Champaign Urbana Theatre Company presenting its fourth rendition of the Music Man.
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Pediatrician explains why giving infants peanuts may prevent allergies later
A Northwestern study found that parents are less likely to be informed about the newest guidance from pediatrics on how to help their children avoid developing peanut allergies.
The 21st Show
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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217 Today: Illinois prisons need $2.5 billion in repairs, and that’s just the beginning
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the poor conditions in some Illinois prisons and what state consultants recommend for them.
The 21st Show
After changes at Choate, has anything changed at other mental health centers?
After years of abuse allegations, The Choate Mental Health and Development Center in Anna is being closed and repurposed. But what about problems at other statewide supported mental health centers?
The 21st Show
What’s at stake for workers at El Milagro Tortilla Factories?
El Milagro workers recently settled a labor dispute with the company. Why do the tortillas resonate so largely with the Latino/x/e communities?
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217 Today: 1 in 5 people in McLean County are on Medicaid. And a big shakeup is coming.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how recent Medicaid redeterminations may impact people in McLean County.
The 21st Show
Best of: Aisha Harris on pop culture, being a Black critic, and more
NPR's Aisha Harris joined The 21st to talk about the culture that shaped her, the intersection of her identities as a Black person and a critic, and more.
The 21st Show
Best of: What’s the controversy around a bill that permits multi-stall all-gender restrooms?
The 21st Show was joined by lawmakers who supported and opposed the bill, as well as the CEO of an organization advocating against sexual assault and two LGBTQ advocates.
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217 Today: Drought made Midwest and Great Plains crops look ‘like death.’ Recent rains bring some hope
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the drought conditions in the Midwest and how helpful recent rainstorms have been for crops.