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In this Oct. 21, 2015, file photo, cage-free chickens walk in a fenced pasture at an organic farm near Waukon, Iowa. Some farmers are wondering if it's OK that eggs sold as free-range come from chickens being kept inside. It's a question that arises lately as farmers try to be open about their product while also protecting chickens from a highly infectious bird flu that has killed roughly 28 million poultry across the country. — AP Photo/Charles Neibergall, File

The 21st Show

April 28, 2022

Avian Flu outbreaks in Illinois

We were joined by the State Veterinarian and the director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors to talk about the outbreak of Avian Flu and its impact on Illinois.

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Eric Blaustein is a survivor of the Holocaust. He spoke at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Monday, April 25, 2022. — Hannah Alani / WCBU

The 217 Today Podcast

April 28, 2022

217 Today: Illinois Holocaust survivor reflects on importance of remembering what led to World War II

In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Illinois Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein who reflects on the importance of never forgetting what led to World War II.

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Built in 1969 and designed by Otto Stark of C.F. Murphy Associates in partnership with Krugel, Healy & Moore Architects, the Brutalist building is at risk of demolition due to Will County’s current lack of interest to explore reuse opportunities for the architecturally significant, but vacant structure.

The 21st Show

April 27, 2022

Preserving historic sites in Illinois

Historic preservationists talk about the list "The Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.".

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Irina Zubchenko walks with her dog Max amid the destruction caused after shelling of a shopping center, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, March 21, 2022. — AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd

The 21st Show

April 27, 2022

Ambassador Ian Kelly gives an update on the war in Ukraine

Ian Kelly, former ambassador to Georgia ambassador, shared his thoughts on the now 2-month-old Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Jon Miller sits in his bedroom with his dog, Carlos, who he received as a present for successfully completing cancer treatment a decade ago. Miller sustained severe brain damage from advanced testicular cancer and its treatment. He requires the help of home health aides to continue living in his West Des Moines home. — Natalie Krebs/Side Effects Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

April 27, 2022

217 Today: Home health aides are in high demand but hard to find

In today's deep dive, we’ll look at why it’s getting more challenging to recruit and retain home health workers.

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The 21st Show

April 26, 2022

“New Leaf” program offers cannabis record expungement

To talk about the marijuana record expungement process and whether this initiative is living up to its promise of righting the wrongs of the war on drugs, we were joined by the co-founder of the Cannabis Equity Coalition and an attorney from a legal aid organization.

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The 21st Show

April 26, 2022

Navigating post-graduate plans in the pandemic

To talk about navigating graduate school prospects in light of the complications of the pandemic, we were joined by admissions officials and a graduating senior.

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