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IL State Fair 2022: Ag Director Jerry Costello
At Illinois State Fair, Dept. of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello talked about the impact of inflation, weather, and the COVID-19 pandemic on Illinois agriculture.
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217 Today: State Farm faces more race discrimination lawsuits in Texas and Georgia
In today's deep dive, we hear from a University of Illinois discrimination law expert on recent racial discrimination lawsuits filed against State Farm Insurance.
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Maryna Teplova: Firsthand Account of Fleeing Ukraine
As of July 4, the United Nations reports more than 5.2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled across Europe because of Russia's invasion. The 21st spoke to Maryna Teplova, who is originally from the east-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
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Interview: Ambassador Ian Kelly on Ukraine
Early in the war between Russia and Ukraine, The 21st spoke with Ian Kelly who is currently ambassador in residence at Northwestern University. We touched back in with him to hear more about how the conflict has progressed and where we are now.
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217 Today: infectious disease experts keep a close eye on pediatric cases of monkeypox
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how doctors are keeping an eye on pediatric monkeypox cases as kids head back to school.
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217 Today: U.S. trip to Taiwan may further strain relationship between U.S. and China
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a U.S. Representative from Illinois who was part of the delegation that recently visited Taiwan.
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Best Of: Making A Butter Cow
We spoke to the sculptor of the state fair butter cow, Sarah Pratt to hear more about how it's made.
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Best Of: The Legacy Of Aunt Jemima
Illinois-based Quaker Oats is ending its Aunt Jemima brand, saying it was based on a racial stereotype. Meanwhile, others are working to preserve the legacy of the real-life Chicago woman on whom the character was based.
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217 Today: Federal judge holds Illinois Department of Corrections accountable for poor prison conditions
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how a federal judge in Chicago has entered an order of contempt against the Illinois Department of Corrections for its failures to provide healthcare for incarcerated people.
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Best Of: Adapting drag during the pandemic
Like all live performers, from actors to musicians, people who perform drag have had to adapt and change during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21st was joined by two central Illinois drag performers to talk about different ways that drag artists have had to adjust to performing in the pandemic.
