The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, Nov. 29, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at court-ordered guardianship, or a conservatorship, and the possibility of less-restrictive options.
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The 21st Show
Where to find small business crafts and markets
Long pandemic lockdowns and lasting quarantines afforded some people free time to start new hobbies and creative pursuits, leading them to start small businesses of their own. We talked about running a small business during the pandemic with three central Illinois small business owners.
The 21st Show
Christine Haley on homelessness in Illinois
An executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker's office created a task force and an advisory council to be shepherded by a new position in state government. Earlier this month, the administration announced the new state homelessness chief would be Christine Haley. She joined us today on The 21st to talk about the position and housing issues in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the tension between environmentalists and farmers over what are designated as “Waters of the United States” by the federal government.
The 21st Show
Navigating holiday conversations with family
The holiday season is beginning to kick into gear with Thanksgiving on Thursday, and the beginning of Hanukkah starting early next week. We received expert advice on having difficult conversations with family.
The 21st Show
Rising violence against the trans community
2021 has been the deadliest year on record for transgender and gender-variant people. This year there have been at least 46 transgender people killed in the United States, and they are disproportionately people of color.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll head to Columbia, Missouri to see how they are trying to counter the continuing rise in opioid overdose deaths.
The 21st Show
Reactions to the Rittenhouse verdict
On Friday, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on charges stemming from killing two men and wounding another during the unrest that followed the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. The 18-year-old from Antioch, Illinois crossed state lines the night of the shooting.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, Nov. 22, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll head to O’Fallon in southwestern Illinois to see how the new congressional maps for the state are splitting this community in half.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday, Nov. 19, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Dr. Jacki Rand, the University of Illinois' first Associate Chancellor for Native Affairs, in the middle of Native American Heritage Month.