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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the state of wetlands in the Midwest now and in the future.

The 21st Show

After the fire bombing of a Peoria Planned Parenthood, Tyler Massengill of Chillecothe, Ill., was charged in federal court. To discuss the case, we were joined by a Peoria journalist who's been following the story.

The 21st Show

As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters it's twelfth month and many fear a renewed Russian offensive in the spring, the United States and other NATO allies have promised more military aid to Ukraine. A Northwestern University professor joined The 21st to discuss where the war in Ukraine stands.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new Urbana bakery that reflects Mexican and Latin-American culture.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Saturday night’s concert from Sinfonia da Camera at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana. 

The 21st Show

In 1939, Dr. Bill Gingold was born in Warsaw. His family escaped the Nazis and lived in Siberia before making a new life in Illinois.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the legal issues surrounding Illinois’ new assault weapons ban. 

The 21st Show

For the final part of the show, The 21st was joined by the dean of the University of Illinois College of Law to discuss legal issues surrounding Illinois' assault weapons ban and the second amendment more broadly.

The 21st Show

For the second part of the show, we were joined by opponents of the assault weapons ban to get their takes on its constitutionality and continue our discussion of the law.

The 21st Show

Today, we spent the entire hour discussing Illinois' new assault weapons ban. For the first part of the show, we were joined by three supporters of the ban to discuss why they back the law.