The 21st Show
What does it mean to be in the Midwest?
Who counts as a Midwesterner? No question about us in the Prairie State. But what the Dakotas or Colorado? We'll talk about a new poll.
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Biden is back in Illinois
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Belvidere today. We talked about why he is here and the political implications.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New hospital safety report gives Carle Foundation a ‘C’ and OSF Heart of Mary a ‘B’
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Leapfrog’s Director of Health Care Ratings to learn more about the findings from the nonprofit’s new report.
The 21st Show
The Arab Blues mixes the music of the Middle East and the Midwest
The band taps into Chicago's deep well of jazz and blues, and fuses it withthe traditional music and sounds of their Middle Eastern heritage.
The 21st Show
Cash bail is over but the practice still continues to affect Black and Brown communities
The cash bail system in Illinois is a thing of the past. But it’s effects linger especially in Black and Latino communities.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Insects hold our planet together — but they’re disappearing. A national study aims to learn more
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new study that aims to understand insect trends across North America.
The 21st Show
Illinois food banks gearing up for 2023 holiday season
Food banks are gearing up for the holiday season. The Eastern Illinois Food Bank talks about new programs and serving the most vulnerable communities.
The 21st Show
Author Luis Alberto Urrea connects with his mother and WWII-era Clubmobile history in new novel
Author Luis Alberto Urrea’s latest novel was inspired by his mother’s experiences in World War II. She operated a Red Cross Clubmobile.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Small school districts want to offer their students as much as possible. To do that, many have to share.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about class sharing that happens more frequently at smaller, often rural, schools.
The 21st Show
Illinois TV special looks at how communities of color are preparing for climate change
The third annual State of Change airs Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on WILL-TV. The programs looks at the effects of climate change and communities of color in Illinois.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
