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217 Today: Sinfonia da Camera hosts piano institute, announces season 40
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the upcoming University of Illinois’ summer piano institute ahead of its 40th season.
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New book explores the psychology of catching and avoiding scams
Daniel Simons, co-author of "Nobody's Fool," explains what makes us vulnerable to scams and how we can avoid them.
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217 Today: Illinois Supreme Court becomes the first state to end cash bail system
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois will become the first state in the nation to end cash bail this fall.
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Northwestern’s scandal is the latest in a history of hazing abuse
As Northwestern deals with allegations of sexual abuse linked to hazing, we talked with survivors of this practice and why its so prevalent.
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Will crime rise without cash bail in Illinois?
After a state Supreme Court ruling, Illinois will became the first state to eliminate cash bail in September. What will/will not change?
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217 Today: New provost comes to U of I after increasing diverse enrollment
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with the new provost of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Best of: Folk school comes to Allerton Park
Illinois is set to see classes start at its first folk school this fall at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. We were joined by the center's senior program coordinator to talk about the goals of the school, what programs the school will offer, and more.
This conversation originally aired on March 20, 2023
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Senior Program Coordinator, Allerton Park & Retreat Center
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Illinois churches work together to erase medical debt
Churches in Bloomington-Normal are joining a national crowdfunding campaign to help people erase medical debt.
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217 Today: Rev. Jesse Jackson Senior has stepped down from his role as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Natalie Moore about Reverend Jesse Jackson Senior’s work during his time as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
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Does Illinois’ anti-book ban do enough to protect libraries?
Illinois is the first state to make book bans illegal. Today, we asked librarians and teachers how this new law will affect their work.