The 21st Show
Illinois courts are hiding from ‘freedom of information’
What happens when Illinois' judicial branch declares itself exempt from the 'freedom of information' law? And what's being done about it?
WILL-AM
WILL AM 580 Live Stream
The 21st Show
Darin LaHood on policy, politics and GOP friction in Congress
As the 118th Congress gets underway, Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL16) talks about being in the majority party and the House Speaker fight.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: 23-year-old Nabeela Syed will be one of the youngest ever members in Illinois General Assembly
In today's deep dive, we’ll meet the youngest member of the new Illinois General Assembly, 23-year-old Nabeela Syed.
The 21st Show
Central Illinois ambulances sent to Ukraine
A Central Illinoisan spearheaded an effort to send ambulances to war-torn Ukraine.
The 21st Show
Lawmakers approve assault weapons ban, salary hike, and further abortion access
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders reached a deal on a landmark assault weapons ban.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Gov. J.B. Pritzker kicks off second term in office
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about J.B. Pritzker’s goals for his second term as governor.
News Local/State
Watch Live: 2023 Inauguration of Top Illinois Leaders
Illinois' top leaders are sworn in for their next terms in Springfield. Listen here: https://will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Rural hospital closures hinder access to critical care
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the consequences of rural hospital closures.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Self-proclaimed guardians of English language release annual list of banished words
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a list of words that would-be guardians of the English language say should be banned for mis-use and over-use.
The 21st Show
Chocolate’s complicated cultural history
An Illinois-based professor will be leading research into the cultural history of chocolate and how it turned into the global force it remains today.
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