The 21st Show
Textile weaving artist from Urbana awarded $50,000 fellowship
UIUC assistant professor is awarded a fellowship for her art, we talk about her story.
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The 21st Show
ADM CFO on leave while accounting investigation takes place
ADM has placed it's CFO on administrative leave as it investigates accounting practices in its nutrition business.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Champaign hired Police Chief Timothy Tyler despite disciplinary past and allegations of misconduct
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new investigation that finds information about Champaign Police Chief Timothy Tyler’s track record was not disclosed to city council members before they recommended hiring him in 2022.
The 21st Show
“Paychecks are growing more than inflation,” says Kirabo Jackson, White House economic advisor from Illinois
White House advisor Kirabo Jackson talks national economic growth, low unemployment and wage gains.
The 21st Show
Jazz Legend Branford Masalis to perform in Urbana, Champaign
A conversation with jazz legend Branford Masalis from last week.
The 21st Show
Illinois News Roundup - January 26, 2024
Our local news check-in includes discussions on the Davenport partial building collapse from last spring, Normal Mayor Chris Koos' confirmation to the Amtrak Board, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Branford Marsalis scales jazz back to the basics
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis about coming into his own as a renowned performer.
The 21st Show
Building a better democracy: A new book looks at the effects of a 1990 Illinois Primary
An author has taken a detailed look at a campaign for the Illinois Statehouse from 1990, and the lessons it holds for us today.
The 21st Show
Illinois Senate President talks about migrants, education, and economic priorities in 2024
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon speaks to us about the work being done in the General Assembly this year, and how lawmakers weigh in on current issues.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Army Corps plans $1 billion barricade to deter invasive carp at Illinois and Des Plaines Rivers
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a plan to build a billion-dollar, high-tech barricade on the Des Plaines River to deter invasive carp.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
