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217 Today: The effects of bird flu were felt nationally. For one Iowa county, it was devastating.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the latest national outbreak of bird flu that devastated one northwest Iowa county.
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217 Today: Conspiracy theories about 2020 presidential election play pivotal role in the race to become the next Illinois Attorney General
In today's deep dive, we'll learn what conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election could mean in the race to become the next Illinois Attorney General.
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Best Of: Why do some keep their political beliefs hidden?
Many feel that in their slice of America, they are not free to say whatever they want about politics. Yet, while the blue-city Republican and the red-state Democrat might feel isolated, they are not alone. We were joined by a University of Illinois professor who studied one such group of political outliers to talk about what she found.
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Illinois at center of ‘extreme heat days’ forecast
Host Brian Mackey often cites a report from Moody’s Investors Service suggesting central and western Illinois will see the greatest rise in "extreme heat days" in the country. Today he dug into his archives to share, for the first time, an interview with the author of the report.
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217 Today: Title IX celebrates 50th anniversary of prohibiting gender-based discrimination
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Title IX on its 50th anniversary.
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Best Of: Abortions in Illinois before Roe v. Wade
Before Roe v. Wade recognized a constitutional right to abortion, Illinois women still found ways to end their pregnancies.
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217 Today: Sickle cell disease creates barriers for men and women to access fertility treatments
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how sickle cell disease can affect fertility in both men and women, yet many find they are unable to access fertility treatments to have children.
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Remembering the Herrin Massacre 100 years later
One hundred years ago, 23 union mineworkers, strikebreakers, and others were killed in what became known as the Herrin Massacre in southern Illinois’ Williamson County.
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One week until the 2022 Primary
With one week to go until the June 28, 2022 primary election, we're talking with politics reporters abuut the status of campaigning and early voting.
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217 Today: Changing agriculture industry includes more science-focused jobs and workers without degrees
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the changing agriculture industry, including how it's creating jobs that are science-focused and more accessible to people without degrees.