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.
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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.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Meteorologist explains cause of January tornadoes
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the several tornado touchdowns down in Central Illinois on Tuesday and how they formed on a warm January day.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Decrease in agricultural research funding could affect food security
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the decline in funding for agricultural research and some possible consequences.
The 21st Show
Best of: Book explores Illinois’ journey to statehood
A new book looks at the persuasion and power that went into Illinois statehood and consequences of decisions made decades ago.
The 21st Show
Best of: Judy Woodruff talks her career, objectivity in journalism and more
Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour, talks with Brian Mackey about her career, the changing news cycle, and more.
The 21st Show
Best of: The Music of Mermaid Heaven
The Champaign band Mermaid Heaven discusses their inspiration and relationship to the music they make.
The 21st Show
Best of: Local libraries weather book bans
This year, more Illinois libraries are being scrutinized for carrying books that are LGBTQ-friendly as well as books about racism.
News Local/State
2022-23 Ebert Fellows Celebrate the Holidays
Not all holiday movies are created equal, certainly not in the eyes of the 2022-23 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows.
The 21st Show
Best of: Defecting from North Korea
Life in North Korea has been documented as difficult and three defectors are telling their stories in Illinois.
