The 21st Show
On March 7, 2022, candidates lined up outside the State Board of Elections office for hours to file to run in this year's primaries. We visited the line to hear some of their stories. Plus, we were joined by two veteran statehouse reporters to talk about the state of some of the races.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could have a big effect on the world’s supply of wheat and corn from a University of Illinois expert.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr about economic development plans for the struggling city.
The 21st Show
Many feel that in their slice of America, they are not free to say whatever they want about politics. Yet, while the blue-city Republican and the red-state Democrat might feel isolated, they are not alone. We were joined by a University of Illinois professor who studied one such group of political outliers to talk about what she found.
The 21st Show
Michael Madigan was often considered the most powerful politician in Illinois; however, yesterday, he was indicted on federal corruption charges. The 21st was joined by two political reporters to walk through what he's accused of and what we know about the investigation so far.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll hear more on the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The 21st Show
Beginning this weekend, visitors to the Vermilion County Museum can experience an exhibit on art that tells a much broader story than that of Danville and its people. It’s called “The Auschwitz Experience In the Art of Prisoners.” Our host, Brian Mackey, visited the museum to speak with the exhibit's organizers.
The 21st Show
By 2020, Rockford was on the verge of ending homelessness entirely, but then, the pandemic hit, amplifying existing housing needs and economic pressures and causing the city to have to adapt and continue its fight. The 21st was joined by the city's mayor and housing advocates to talk about what Rockford has done and what other cities can do to combat homelessness.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Illinois schools are tackling high levels of lead in their water.
The 21st Show
Every Fat Tuesday, thousands of people across Illinois line up at bakeries and grocery stores for the famous Polish pastries known as “paczki." In Illinois, the fourth most Polish state in the U.S. and Chicago, with the highest percentage of its population being Polish, the fluffy-cloud like pastries sometimes make a reappearance for Casimir Pulaski Day on the first Monday in March. We talked about the pastries and the traditions that come with them with two Central Illinois bakers.
