The 21st Show
Illinois went two years without a full budget. A new report suggests a correlation between that impasse and a spike in young people being murdered in 2016. We were joined by the study's author and the leader of an anti-violence organization to talk about the research and its implications.
The 21st Show
After serving more than two decades on the Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he would retire. We were joined by legal experts from around Illinois to get some reactions to the news and discuss Justice Breyer's legacy on the high court.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at how a lack of substitutes teachers has made staffing next to impossible for some Illinois schools.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, a nurse in Bloomington-Normal tells us about the toll that the pandemic has taken as we approach two years of fighting COVID-19.
The 21st Show
What if, actually, in some ways nature isn’t really as good at finding its way as we once thought? An Illinois research project is aiming to make photosynthesis more efficient. To talk about the project and its potential ramifications, we were joined by its director.
The 21st Show
Located in the southeast region of Chicago and flowing through the suburbs, the Little Calumet River once played an important role as part of the Underground Railroad. Recently, conservation efforts have worked to establish a new, seven-mile African American Heritage Water trail where canoers and kayakers can learn about the history of the river.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how people who are incarcerated can face retaliation when they report staff sexual misconduct.
The 21st Show
After an Adams County judge overturned a conviction for a sexual assault case of a 16-year-old girl, he’s been accused of making comments many classify as victim-blaming. Today, we were joined by a journalist covering the story, the executive director of an anti-domestic abuse organization, and an associate professor of law to unpack the details of the case.
The 21st Show
Today on The 21st, we began with a conversation about Illinois state government. The president of the Illinois state Senate, Don Harmon, joined us to talk about criminal justice, education, taxes, spending, and so much more that affects all of our lives.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, Paul Cronin, the CEO of i3 Broadband, talks about increased demand for broadband service during the pandemic and the challenges of bringing broadband to rural areas.
