The 21st Show
Unusual or unexceptional spring?
If it seems like this has been a particularly gray and gloomy spring, it may not be your imagination.
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The 21st Show
Jill Ellis on soccer, Illinois and winning
Two-time World Cup Championship coach Jill Ellis returns to the University of Illinois in May 2022 as commencement speaker.
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Is it child abuse or neglect?
DCFS is charged with investigating abuse and neglect. But charges of “neglect” can tear families apart, mostly for being poor.
The 217 Today Podcast
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.
The 21st Show
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.
The 217 Today Podcast
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.
The 217 Today Podcast
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.
The 217 Today Podcast
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.