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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?
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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.
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217 Today: Health inequities will worsen if Congress doesn’t restore COVID-19 funding, experts warn
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why public health experts are warning that health inequities will worsen if Congress doesn’t restore funding to COVID-19 programs.
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Judy Woodruff on her career, objectivity in journalism and more
Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour, talks with Brian Mackey about her career, the changing news cycle, and more.
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217 Today: Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices, Illinois expert says
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from an University of Illinois economics professor why the Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices.
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Breaking the cycle of trauma through yoga
A program in Peoria though is working to bring yoga to the community as a tool to fight the cycle of violence and trauma in the city.
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Perspective on SCOTUS nomination: Erika Harold
The Executive director of the Commission on Professionalism for the Illinois Supreme Court weighs in on the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson.
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Perspective on SCOTUS nomination: Takenya Nixon
An assistant public defender from Cook County gives her perspective on the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson.