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The Illinois couple spending big to support election-denying Republicans
An Illinois couple that owns the Uline industrial supply company is the nation's top campaign donor to Republican candidates.
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Sen. Durbin talks about political violence, Dreamers and NATO
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) responds to the attack on Paul Pelosi, decisions around DACA, and more.
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217 Today: Educators find new ways to teach reading amid a statewide decline in reading scores
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how educators are working to raise reading scores for schoolchildren in Illinois.
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Best of: What is the Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment?
Two competing perspectives on the Workers' Rights Amendment, which Illinois voters are being asked to ratify at next week's General Election.
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Why run as a challenger in a gerrymandered district?
Why run for congress in a district where your opponent is heavily favored to win?
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217 Today: Pregnant immigrants struggle to find prenatal care amid restrictive federal laws
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how pregnant immigrants in some states are barred from public assistance if they’ve been in the U.S. less than five years, which leaves them with few options for affordable prenatal care.
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Our love/hate relationship with political TV ads
Polls say people despite negative TV political ads, but experts say they're also very effective.
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Judicial Declaration of Independence
Members of several judicial and legal groups across Illinois submitted Illinois courts can only function if they’re viewed as doing their jobs in an impartial way.
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217 Today: Changing demographics and political power in one rural Douglas County town
In today's deep dive, we’ll take you south from Champaign-Urbana to the Douglas County town of Arcola, where Latinos are increasing in population and in power
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Best of: Spooky Places in Illinois
The 21st Show explores the history behind some of Illinois’ spookiest places, from mysterious sightings in Galena to the superstitions behind the very bizarre design of a house in Bull Valley.