The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from former Chester Street Bar DJ Doug Barnes about the bar’s history and its role as a safe space for those who visited.
The 21st Show
In late 2022, the first town in Illinois to be legally founded by a formerly enslaved person became a national park. The 21st was joined by a professor descended from the town's founder and the director of research at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
The 21st Show
We continue our new series highlighting mayoral races happening across Illinois and check in on the election in Chicago. The 21st was joined by two journalists who have been following the race.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a project that aims to reduce recidivism among juvenile inmates in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the weather stations that collect vital weather data and why their future is in doubt.
The 21st Show
An array of voices from across the state joined The 21st to talk about past, current and future teacher shortages in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the present and future of mental health support in schools.
The 21st Show
Two women from central and southern Illinois opened up the Route History museum in Springfield and are working to tell the stories of the tragedy, resilience, and excellence of Black people along the Historic Route 66.
The 21st Show
Last year, Poetry magazine got its first Black editor, Adrian Matejka. He joined The 21st to talk about his plans for the publication and his own relationship with poetry.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from new Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen, who will talk about the chances of getting a new farm bill passed by September.
