The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: As Champaign prepares to open new homeless shelter, officials ask what else can be done
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new shelter for people dealing with homelessness in Champaign-Urbana.
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Best of: Independent Bookstores in Illinois
Reports of the death of independent bookstores seem to be an exaggeration. The 21st spoke to three independent bookstore owners and the Program Coordinator for the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association to hear more.
The 21st Show
Rep.-Elect Nabeela Syed talks identity, generational change, and more
23-year-old Nabeela Syed joined The 21st to discuss the intersection of politics and her identities as a member of Gen Z and an Indian-American, plus what it was like to win her seat and flip her House district.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: As days get shorter, Seasonal Affective Disorder worsens in Northern states
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, which can impact many people as the days get shorter each year.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois General Assembly approves changes to SAFE-T Act
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at changes to the SAFE-T Act that the Illinois General Assembly approved Thursday.
The 21st Show
Coming of age with a quinceañera
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
New play tackles “Homegrown” radicalization
The 21st was joined by a Champaign-Urbana playwright to discuss her new show about radicalization and the Jan. 6 insurrection.
The 21st Show
Illinois veto session recap
To talk about what’s happened in the Illinois Capitol this week, and continues today, two statehouse reporters joined The 21st.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: States differ in how they’ll use more than $50 billion from opioid settlements
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how states will spend billions of dollars coming to them from recent settlements with opioid drug manufacturers.
The 21st Show
How do energy rates get decided? And how can you save on energy costs this winter?
To discuss how energy rates actually get calculated, how that affects your bills, and what you can do to keep bills lower, we were joined by the representatives of Citizens Utility Board Illinois and the U.S. Energy Information Administration.