The 21st Show
988: The New Mental Health Hotline Number
988 is the new national hotline for people in mental health crises. Today, we heard how this new number helps Illinois residents.
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217 Today: A growing movement among Native American tribes promotes controlling where and how they get their food
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the effort across Native American tribes and communities for “food sovereignty," or people having the right to control where and how they get food.
The 21st Show
Roving grammarian Ellen Jovin on her book ‘Rebel with a Clause’
Ellen Jovin is a guru of grammar who's traveled the country, setting up a table to answer language questions from all kinds of people.
The 21st Show
NASCAR Returns to Illinois
After three years away, NASCAR is back in Illinois. We’ll talk about a June race at a track in Metro East and a first-of-its-kind street race set for downtown Chicago.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: States cracking down on abortion have high maternal mortality rates and gaps in rural care
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how some physicians are sounding the alarm about the consequences of abortion restrictions on pregnant people in rural areas.
The 21st Show
Is Gov. Pritzker Low-Key Running for President?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is running for re-election in Illinois, but he's also recently made trips to New Hampshire and Florida, prompting speculation about his political future.
The 21st Show
Growing Concern About Monkeypox, While COVID Remains
There is high community transmission of COVID-19 across all but one Illinois county, while Chicago has been described as an “epicenter” of the monkeypox outbreak. We'll talk with a panel of reporters about the spread of both diseases.
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217 Today: Bus driver shortage leaves parents worried for upcoming school year
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about uncertainty surrounding school bus routes for the upcoming school year.
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217 Today: Collegiate esports programs grow across the country, including at Northern Illinois University
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's fueling the growth of collegiate esports programs at colleges like Northern Illinois University.
The 21st Show
Best Of: Illinois Bigfoot sightings and skepticism
A man driving from Cass to Tazewell County claims he spotted Bigfoot along Illinois 78 near Chandlerville. We were joined by the president of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and a primatologist to discuss the legend, what it might take to prove the existence of a creature like Bigfoot, and more.