The 21st Show
Lawmakers approve assault weapons ban, salary hike, and further abortion access
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders reached a deal on a landmark assault weapons ban.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Gov. J.B. Pritzker kicks off second term in office
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about J.B. Pritzker’s goals for his second term as governor.
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Watch Live: 2023 Inauguration of Top Illinois Leaders
Illinois' top leaders are sworn in for their next terms in Springfield. Listen here: https://will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Rural hospital closures hinder access to critical care
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the consequences of rural hospital closures.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Self-proclaimed guardians of English language release annual list of banished words
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a list of words that would-be guardians of the English language say should be banned for mis-use and over-use.
The 21st Show
Chocolate’s complicated cultural history
An Illinois-based professor will be leading research into the cultural history of chocolate and how it turned into the global force it remains today.
The 21st Show
Where America stands 2 years after the Capitol insurrection
What is the status of Illinoisans charged in the Capitol insurrection? Where does our country stand on this dark day in US history?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Rockford community protests police violence against students
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the reaction to school violence in Rockford.
The 21st Show
State’s Attorney & Public Defender react to pausing of SAFE-T Act
Winnebago County State's Atty., Cook Cty Chief Public Defender and Exec. Dir. of the Illinois Justice Project talked about the SAFE-T Act injunction.
The 21st Show
Reporters explain why the SAFE-T Act has not gone into effect
Reporters from around Illinois to discuss the SAFE-T Act, what might happen next in its legal battles, and what will change if the act ends up being enforced.