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Prof. Valerie Hoffman on her career in Islamic Studies
Valerie Hoffman discussed her career as a professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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EMTs charged in death of Earl Moore, Jr.
Two EMTs in Springfield are being charged with the death of a 35-year-old while he was in their care. We talked with the Springfield NAACP president, and an EMS program director.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Planned Parenthood policy advocate reflects on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a policy advocate at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region who will talk about the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the current state of reproductive rights.
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Illinois celebrates the Lunar New Year with lion dancing
It is now officially the Year of the Rabbit. To discuss the Lunar New Year tradition of lion dancing, its history, and what goes into a performance, The 21st was joined by a member of a Chicago-area troupe.
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What’s behind the spike in egg prices?
Shoppers might have gotten used to seeing higher prices at supermarkets this past year, but one item has seen a larger jump in prices than others: eggs. The 21st was joined by two reporters to talk about the combination of factors causing this increase.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Does public school desegregation help close achievement gaps?
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from four professors who answer the question: does desegregation work in public schools?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Why violence is increasing in Illinois’ K-12 schools
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the increase in violence in Illinois’ K-12 schools over the past few years.
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Best of: How did women access abortions in Illinois before Roe v. Wade?
Before Roe v. Wade recognized a constitutional right to abortion, Illinois women still found ways to end their pregnancies.
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217 Today: Why are University of Illinois Chicago faculty on strike?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about why University of Illinois Chicago faculty have walked out of classrooms during a strike.
The 21st Show
New book takes readers on a day-by-day tour of Chicago history
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg joined The 21st to discuss some memorable moments of the windy city's history, his writing process, and more.