The 21st Show
Roving grammarian Ellen Jovin on her book ‘Rebel with a Clause’
Ellen Jovin is a guru of grammar who's traveled the country, setting up a table to answer language questions from all kinds of people.
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The 21st Show
NASCAR Returns to Illinois
After three years away, NASCAR is back in Illinois. We’ll talk about a June race at a track in Metro East and a first-of-its-kind street race set for downtown Chicago.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: States cracking down on abortion have high maternal mortality rates and gaps in rural care
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how some physicians are sounding the alarm about the consequences of abortion restrictions on pregnant people in rural areas.
The 21st Show
Is Gov. Pritzker Low-Key Running for President?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is running for re-election in Illinois, but he's also recently made trips to New Hampshire and Florida, prompting speculation about his political future.
The 21st Show
Growing Concern About Monkeypox, While COVID Remains
There is high community transmission of COVID-19 across all but one Illinois county, while Chicago has been described as an “epicenter” of the monkeypox outbreak. We'll talk with a panel of reporters about the spread of both diseases.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Bus driver shortage leaves parents worried for upcoming school year
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about uncertainty surrounding school bus routes for the upcoming school year.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Collegiate esports programs grow across the country, including at Northern Illinois University
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's fueling the growth of collegiate esports programs at colleges like Northern Illinois University.
The 21st Show
Best Of: Illinois Bigfoot sightings and skepticism
A man driving from Cass to Tazewell County claims he spotted Bigfoot along Illinois 78 near Chandlerville. We were joined by the president of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and a primatologist to discuss the legend, what it might take to prove the existence of a creature like Bigfoot, and more.
The 21st Show
Best Of: Extremism & The Great Replacement Theory
A closer look at an Illinois white supremacist group that bombed a Minnesota mosque and the growing threat from white nationalists.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Although a drug discount program aims to help low-income patients, misuse of it creates controversy
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a little-known drug discount program is critical to helping hospitals care for uninsured patients, but it’s been the center of controversy for years.
