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217 Today: Former Central Illinois U.S. Representative Tim Johnson dies at age 75
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look back at the life and career of former U.S. Representative Tim Johnson who died Monday at the age of 75.
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Destination: Heartland
We talk with Cynthia Clampitt, author of the new book: Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past.
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IL lawmakers target ‘ghost guns’
In April 2022, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that would ban the sale of “ghost gun” assembly kits.
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217 Today: Recent rains aren’t enough to erase drought conditions across the Great Plains
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how recent downpours haven't been enough to erase drought conditions across the Great Plains.
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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: Increasing gun violence raises issue of community-wide trauma among residents
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the problem of gun violence in Champaign-Urbana and how it affects how safe residents feel.
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217 Today: Upcoming New, Brews and Beatz event plans to discuss solutions to local gun violence
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a preview of Illinois Public Media's next News, Brews and Beatz event, discussing ways to reduce gun violence in Champaign-Urbana.
The 21st Show
Illinois reacts to leaked Supreme Court abortion ruling draft
Our guests reacted to a leaked draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout the country.
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217 Today: Leader of Planned Parenthood of Illinois reacts to leaked Supreme Court draft opinion
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois about the leaked draft Supreme Court decision that could overturn the Roe v. Wade.
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“Punks in Peoria”: The city’s history with musical rebellion
A new book explores another side of Peoria’s history that's less well known: Its music culture from the mid-90s — brimming with anger at authority, celebrating a do-it-yourself ethos, and embracing the strange. One of the books co-authors joined us to talk about it.