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WILL-AM celebrates 100 years on the air
April 6, 2022 marks a century of broadcasting at Illinois Public Media. We looked back at the early years and WILL-AM's state and national impact on public media.
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Why can’t Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board do its job?
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Illinois Public Media staff read proclamation of WILL-AM’s 100 years on-air
On April 6, 2022, the staff of Illinois Public Media staff read a proclamation to WILL’s 100th anniversary.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: WILL celebrates 100th anniversary with a look back at its first broadcasts
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look back at the beginning of WILL for its 100th anniversary this week.
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Jimmy Soni on PayPal’s history with U of I
Author Jimmy Soni joined The 21st to discuss the history of online payments, PayPal, and the company's connection to central Illinois.
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Name changes come to Peoria schools
Last year, the Peoria Board of Education decided to rename a primary school to honor a Peoria-born civil rights leader, and earlier this month, the board voted to rename five more schools in the district. The 21st was joined by the board's president to discuss the change.
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217 Today: Listen to the voice of Langston Hughes recorded over 60 years ago
In today's deep dive, we look back at a visit to the University of Illinois by the Black poet Langston Hughes that WILL broadcast in the late 1950s.
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Muslim communities in the Midwest
Religious diversity in the Midwest is the subject of a new book by a professor of religious studies, who is a descendent of Syrian Midwesterners.
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Healthcare for undocumented seniors
In 2020, Illinois lawmakers extended healthcare coverage to undocumented seniors aged 65 and older, making Illinois the first state in the nation to do so. But should it go further?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: WILL-AM celebrates 100th anniversary of first broadcast this week
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look back at the early days of WILL-AM as the station celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first broadcast this week.