The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a public school system with one of the highest expulsion and suspension rates changed its code to try to keep more students in class.
The 21st Show
A new book by author Timothy Egan looks at the second birth of the Ku Klux Klan, in the 1920s, and how it was particularly popular here in the Midwest. The book focuses on the KKK's Midwestern leader and how his depraved personal actions ultimately led to the downfall of the Klan.
The 21st Show
United States Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi joined The 21st to discuss the relationship between Taiwan, China and the U.S.; questions around the 2020 census; and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some states may mandate how schools respond to cardiac arrest and why that decision is more complicated than it seems.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois prisoners signed “do not resuscitate” orders when they weren’t “of sound mind.”
The 21st Show
To discuss quinceañeras and their history and significance, The 21st was joined by a professor of Latino/Latina Studies and two students who recently celebrated their own quinceañeras.
The 21st Show
The researchers who are investigating that link say tornado season is getting longer. To talk about what this means for Illinois in the future, The 21st was joined by a meteorologist and a professor who's been researching this subject.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how transgender patients, their families and doctors say many people are getting the wrong idea about gender-affirming care.
The 21st Show
To explain the history of the case and what's been happening in court, The 21st was joined by a pair of journalists who have been following the story.
The 21st Show
Voters across Illinois had their say in a host of municipal elections yesterday from mayoral races to city council seats. The 21st was joined by a panel of reporters to talk about who won, why it matters, and more.
