The 21st Show
Illinois’ most endangered locations include Black-founded town, affordable housing in Cairo
The 21st Show was joined by two advocacy managers from Landmarks Illinois and two people working to preserve locations on this year's list.
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The 21st Show
Illinois Speaker on what the legislature finished this spring, what didn’t get done and the new budget
Illinois Speaker of the House of Representatives Chris Welch joined The 21st to talk about the recently signed state budget: what was in it, what didn't make it in, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Danville abortion clinic plans to open despite city ban, two attacks
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with the owner of a proposed abortion clinic in Danville about the challenges she’s faced and what’s still to come.
The 21st Show
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
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.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: DCFS hosts hiring event in Bloomington to keep up with increase in investigations
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a new way that Illinois DCFS is trying to fill job openings.
The 21st Show
Apartment building collapse leaves three dead
The 21st was joined by two journalists who have been following the story of a building collapse and an attorney in one of the lawsuits against the city and apartment building.
The 21st Show
Companies are getting more backlash for their Pride campaigns. Why does it matter?
To help us unpack the examples of blowback to Pride campaigns and how it fits into the history of corporate Pride, we were joined by an LGBTQ advocate, the owner of an LGBTQ newspaper and an Illinois state lawmaker.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Congolese immigrants chase the American Dream in Galesburg
In today's deep dive, we hear about the journey of two Congolese immigrants and their new business endeavor in a Knox County town.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Asian American scholar weighs in on Affirmative Action ahead of Supreme Court ruling
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Affirmative Action has affected Asian Americans ahead of a scheduled ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on the policy this month.