The 21st Show
Big Ten expands westward: What do Illinois athletes think?
The Big Ten Conference has expanded its membership to 18 schools. We dove into the motivations, complexities and reactions to this move.
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The 21st Show
Illinois becomes the first state to protect young content creators, meet the teen who made it happen
Illinois's new law mandating equitable compensation for children featured in monetized videos is the first in US.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Trumpeter James Vaughen spreads joy with music
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with trumpeter James Vaughen about his path to becoming a professional musician.
The 21st Show
Unveiling the treatment inside juvenile detention centers
The Judicial branch in Illinois is allowed to exempt itself from FOIA requests, which has led agencies, such as the Juvenile Detention Centers to stay hidden.
The 21st Show
What full day kindergarten means for Illinois’ future
Illinois will enforce full-day kindergarten by the end of the decade. We explored the arguments for and against this new policy, and its implications for districts, parents, and students.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How truancy lands some Illinois students in court
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how truancy lands some Illinois students in court.
The 21st Show
Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Adam Niemerg on the Illinois Republican Party in 2023
On the eve of the Republican presidential primary debate, we delve into the party's rebuilding phase in Illinois.
The 21st Show
From majority to minority: unraveling the Illinois Republican Party’s Journey
We explore the Republican party's journey from once being a red state to its current super-minority holding.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How Illinois schools are trying to make truancy less punitive
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois schools are moving away from a punitive truancy system.
The 21st Show
National Guard program aims to end harmful behavior amongst members
The Illinois National Guard is addressing sexual violence, self-directed harm, and workplace harassment.
