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2022-23 Ebert Fellows Recap Ebertfest
A look back at the 2022-2023 Eberfest with the University of Illinois College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Rape crisis centers protest budget cuts that will slash their funding
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about pending federal budget cuts that may result in significant reductions in services at Illinois rape crisis centers starting this summer.
The 21st Show
Reporter roundtable: Illinois statehouse update
Two reporters following Illinois government joined The 21st to talk about the legislative session and the ComEd Four.
The 21st Show
Illinois city aims to be anti-abortion sanctuary
Last week, Danville passed a city ordinance that banned the shipping of abortion medication and tools. The 21st was joined by an attorney from ACLU Illinois and two journalists that have been following the story.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: University of Illinois expands how it responds to mental health crises
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the University of Illinois’ expanding mental health and policing program.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: University of Illinois Japan House to celebrate anniversary with a festival
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a festival happening at Japan House at the University of Illinois this weekend.
The 21st Show
Cairo Magnolia Celebration aims to preserve city’s history
The 21st was joined by the chairperson of Cairo's Magnolia Celebration to talk about the event and how it came to be.
The 21st Show
May the Fourth Be With You — Author Stephen Kent on ‘How the Force Can Fix the World’
In honor of May the Fourth, The 21st was joined by the author of a book that draws parallels between Star Wars and America's politics. Author Stephen Kent says that by looking at the core values of the Star Wars stories, readers can find lessons on life, liberty and happiness from a galaxy far, far away.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Danville’s new abortion restriction could trigger a legal showdown
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a city ordinance passed in Danville this week that could result in a legal showdown over abortion rights.
The 21st Show
The history behind Pekin’s old, racist nickname
The 21st was joined by a local historian and a TikTokker who made a viral video talking about the history behind Pekin’s name and former team nickname.
