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Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, NJ., Thursday, July 28, 2022. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have illustrated with words what PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan got wrong. McIlroy said players leaving for Saudi-funded LIV Golf are taking the easy way out. Woods says they are turning their backs on the tour that made them. — AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File

The 21st Show

August 31, 2022

Controversial LIV Golf Tour Visits Illinois

The controversial LIV Golf Invitational Series is set to host a tournament Sept.16-18 at the Rich Harvest Farms golf course and country club near Aurora.

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Shahbaz Gill Clinical, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The 21st Show

August 31, 2022

University of Illinois Professor Jailed in Pakistan

Earlier this month, University of Illinois professor Dr. Shahbaz Gill was arrested in Pakistan on charges of sedition.

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Illinois Republicans are hoping they can regain control of the state Supreme Court by picking up two seats in Chicago's suburbs in November's election. Clockwise from the top left corner, the candidates are: Republican Mark Curran, Democrat Elizabeth Rochford, Democrat Mary Kay O'Brien and Republican Michael Burke. — Provided by candidates

The 217 Today Podcast

August 31, 2022

217 Today: Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election

In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at races on the November ballot in Illinois that could have a big impact on the state.

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The 21st Show

August 30, 2022

Illinois extends hope to Haitians

It’s been more than a year since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000 people. An Illinois agency is on the ground helping.

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The 21st Show

August 30, 2022

Illinoisans react to Biden’s student debt relief

In light of President Biden's student loan debt relief, we discussed how debt forgiveness fits into frameworks for racial and gender justice.

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Sickle cell disease patients undergo regular exchange blood transfusions to help reduce the risk of pain crises. Every few weeks, the patient’s sickled blood cells are replaced with healthy blood in a process that takes anywhere from two to six hours. — Jacob Dean/Side Effects Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

August 30, 2022

217 Today: Lack of data on sickle cell disease creates consequences for patients

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the lack of data on sickle cell disease and the subsequent consequences for patients.

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The 21st Show

August 29, 2022

Author Interview: At Home on an Unruly Planet

A house is different from home. But what happens when our homes are no longer safe places?

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In this Monday, May 10, 2021 students walk past a display for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Farmington High School in Farmington, Conn. — (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

The 21st Show

August 29, 2022

Asian American History required in IL schools

Starting this school year, all public schools in Illinois will be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum.

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