The 21st Show
Best of: Legal deserts in rural Illinois
A group is aiming to bring lawyers to rural parts of Illinois, where people can struggle to find help in court.
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The 21st Show
Best of: Chicago history with TikToker Dilla Thomas
The 21st was joined by a south side native better known as "Chicago’s Neighborhood historian" who wanted to share all of Chicago’s riches and history with his 81,000 followers on TikTok.
The 21st Show
Best of: What motivates Trump’s base?
John Hibbing's latest book explores what motivates Donald Trump’s base and why those forces are likely to outlast Trump himself.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Looking back on 100 years of WILL-AM’s agricultural programming
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the history of agricultural programming on WILL, which has been part of the station since our first broadcast 100 years ago.
The 21st Show
Best of: IL State Fair 2022: Fairgrounds Sights & Sounds
People from across the state are descending on Springfield. We took in some of the food, fun and more at the 2022 Illinois State Fair.
The 21st Show
Best of: How the Big Ten’s expansion impacts Illinois teams
The decision to bring two California schools into the Big Ten conference is prompting questions about the future of college athletics and the impact on Illinois teams.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Andrew Pritchard discusses the impending winter storm
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Chambana weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard about the impending winter storm.
The 21st Show
Best of: Margaret Sullivan’s advice to journalists covering politics
In her new book, former newspaper editor Margaret Sullivan says the rise of Donald Trump’s brand of politics ought to change the way reporters do their jobs.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Remembering Jessie White’s trailblazing legacy as Illinois Secretary of State
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the life and legacy of outgoing Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
The 21st Show
Best of: The state of gender-affirming care
With states like Texas calling gender-affirming care for children "child abuse," we looked into effects on states like Illinois.
