The 21st Show
Synthetic Chemicals Found in Over 8 Million Illinoisans’ Drinking Water
PFAS chemicals are in the products we use, from fast food wrappers to cleaning products and shampoo. How contaminated is Illinois water with PFAS?
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Carmen Bolden-Day talks about mysterious disappearance of her son Jelani
One year to the day after the disappearance of Jelani Day, his mother Carmen talked with The 21st about the investigation and a foundation in her son's honor.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: School districts across Illinois attempt to increase diversity in Advanced Placement classes
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about efforts to increase diversity in Advanced Placement classes at high schools across the state.
The 21st Show
How Private is Your Health Tracking App Data?
There are various health tracking apps that log your runs, and your calories burned, and even predict your next menstruation cycle. But how private is all that data?
The 21st Show
Illinois Has the Highest Per Capita Population of American Muslims
According to a recently released report, you’re more likely to have a Muslim neighbor in Illinois than in any other state. We talked about what that means for downstate communities.
The 21st Show
Afghan Refugees: Where They Are Now
Aug. 30, 2022 will mark one year since the last US Air Force plane departed the tarmac at Kabul International Airport. To hear how that resettlement process is going in Illinois, we checked in with two experts.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Marketplace plans deny in-network claims more than you might think
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how having health insurance doesn’t always mean the care people need will be covered, even if that care is provided in-network.
The 21st Show
Turning 102: Looking Back at Ray Bradbury’s Legacy
On what would have been his 102nd birthday, The 21st discussed how Ray Bradbury shaped contemporary literature, space exploration, and his hometown of Waukegan.
The 21st Show
Candidates press for votes at IL State Fair
During the Illinois State Fair, the state's top Democratic and Republican candidates campaigned for votes.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois Legislative Inspector General says his role is to serve as a watchdog, not prosecutor
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from Illinois legislative inspector general Mike McCuskey six months into his new position.
