The 21st Show
On Memorial Day, we learn about the ongoing work to identify missing soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines from America’s past wars. That includes Illinoisans who’ve finally been accounted for, like Marine Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck of Chicago, killed at age 25 during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II. Plus, we’ll talk about the enduring symbolism and mythology of soldiers thought left behind in Vietnam.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we take you into an international grocery store in Champaign and explore how the family running the shop journeyed from Vietnam to Central Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
News Local/State
The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows--Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell--reflect on a year of writing, talking, festivalgoing both at Ebertfest and True/False Film Festival, with Ebert Fellowship advisor/mentor Michael Phillips, the film critic of the Chicago Tribune. Good summer, everyone!
