The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How Illinois schools are trying to make truancy less punitive
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois schools are moving away from a punitive truancy system.
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National Guard program aims to end harmful behavior amongst members
The Illinois National Guard is addressing sexual violence, self-directed harm, and workplace harassment.
The 21st Show
Police raid newspaper of Kansas publisher/former Univ. of Illinois professor
A small local family-owned paper in Kansas is in the national spotlight after its newsroom was raided by police.
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217 Today: New permanent program helps farmers donate to food banks
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new program makes it easier for farmers to donate the food they produce to food banks throughout Illinois.
The 21st Show
Remembering DJ Casper, the creator the ‘Cha Cha Slide’
The Illinois man behind the dance performed at many weddings passed away. We're talking about DJ Casper, who created the "Cha Cha Slide."
The 21st Show
Weekly Politics Roundtable - August 18, 2023
This week: Former president Donald J. Trump's latest indictment and Democratic and Republican Days at the 2023 Illinois State Fair.
The 21st Show
Illinois News Roundup - August 18, 2023
Each Friday, we end the week with a statewide news roundup. We checked in Northern Illinois and the Metro East regions.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: A planned Illinois bill would require lawyers for kids in police interrogations
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a planned Illinois bill that would require lawyers for children in police interrogations.
The 21st Show
Best of: How is Illinois’ health 15 years after the smoking ban began?
Fifteen years after the state effectively banned indoor public smoking, has Illinois curbed the health effects of smoking?
The 21st Show
Best of: Miss Illinois 2023 talks research, pageants and more
The new Miss Illinois joined The 21st Show to talk about her research, competing in pageants, her charitable cause, and more.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
