The 21st Show
What Makes the Illinois State Fair special and a bit weird
The 21st team ventures through the fairgrounds, petting a horse, tasting 'copi', and riding a giant slide.
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The 21st Show
State Fair Illinois News Roundup - August 11, 2023
Reporters discussed IL Supreme Ct. upholding the semiautomatic weapons ban, the upcoming federal farm bill renewal debate and ketchup on corn dogs.
The 21st Show
Dept. of Natural Resources Director reflects on parks, oil wells, and conservation
The 21st broadcast live from the 2023 Illinois State Fair. Our first guest was Natalie Phelps Finnie, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Simone Biles ends a competition break in Chicago
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the most decorated gymnast ever came to Chicago to end a two-year break from competition.
The 21st Show
Violence prevention funding in Peoria helps youth
Peoria has had 107 homicides since 2019. Many of these crimes involved gun violence and the city is investing $100 million in programs to help provide opportunities for youth and reduce crimes.
The 21st Show
Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks Illinois budget, pensions, and diversity
Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller, discussed the state's finances including the growing rainy day fund, its unfunded pension liability, the 2024 state budget, and unpaid bills.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Champaign Clippers embrace retro baseball by ditching modern gear
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why the Champaign Clippers will take to the field to play a game of vintage baseball.
The 21st Show
Fact check: Does new Illinois law allow non-citizens to become police officers?
A new Illinois law will allow certain non-citizens who meet specific requirements to apply to become police officers — primarily people with green cards. The legislation had strong bipartisan support in the General Assembly, but has since been criticized by Republican politicians outside of Illinois. We'll talk with the lawmaker who sponsored the legislation about what the new law will and will not do.
The 21st Show
Garry Moore wants to talk about race and journalism
Garry Moore spent decades as an anchor of WEEK-TV in Peoria. He discusses his new book to give journalists a guide to understand and process race in the newsroom.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What does summer school look like in 2023 for students who need to recover credits?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what summer school looks like for students who need to recover credits in Illinois.
