The 21st Show
Best of: Researchers discover a crocodile “virgin birth”
To talk about this discovery, we were joined by one of the scientists who helped study the fertile crocodile egg.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: ‘It can implode and our families are suffering’: What are northern Illinois’ early childhood needs?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the needs of early childhood care programs in Illinois and what can be done to help.
The 21st Show
Best of: IL State Fair 2022: the art of auctioneering
What does it take to be an auctioneer at the Illinois State Fair? We got an inside look and listen from an expert.
What does it take to be an auctioneer at the Illinois State Fair? We got an inside look and listen from an expert. https://bit.ly/3dD0wmW
Posted by The 21st on Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The 21st Show
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on global warming, prisons, the AFSCME contract, pensions, and more
Brian Mackey interviews Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on global warming and infrastructure spending, poor conditions at state prisons, abuse at developmental centers, and the contract his administration negotiated with the AFSCME labor union.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Peaches are in short supply this year after weather pitfalls in the Midwest and South
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how poor weather is leading to a peach shortage across the country.
The 21st Show
What Makes the Illinois State Fair special and a bit weird
The 21st team ventures through the fairgrounds, petting a horse, tasting 'copi', and riding a giant slide.
The 21st Show
State Fair Illinois News Roundup - August 11, 2023
Reporters discussed IL Supreme Ct. upholding the semiautomatic weapons ban, the upcoming federal farm bill renewal debate and ketchup on corn dogs.
The 21st Show
Dept. of Natural Resources Director reflects on parks, oil wells, and conservation
The 21st broadcast live from the 2023 Illinois State Fair. Our first guest was Natalie Phelps Finnie, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Simone Biles ends a competition break in Chicago
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the most decorated gymnast ever came to Chicago to end a two-year break from competition.
The 21st Show
Violence prevention funding in Peoria helps youth
Peoria has had 107 homicides since 2019. Many of these crimes involved gun violence and the city is investing $100 million in programs to help provide opportunities for youth and reduce crimes.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
