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A group floats down the Middle Loup River in Nebraska in livestock water tanks. The state is promoting what locals call — Courtesy of Nebraska Tourism

The 217 Today Podcast

September 02, 2022

217 Today: Midwestern states promote unexpected activities to attract tourism

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Midwestern states are getting creative with their tourism marketing.

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The 21st Show

September 01, 2022

Life and Music with Jerry Douglas

We listened to the music of Jerry Douglas who is performing in central Illinois soon.

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The 21st Show

September 01, 2022

Food Insecurity and Inflation in Illinois

According to Feeding America, more than a million people in Illinois face hunger. More than 300,000 of those are children.

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A map of shootings in Champaign from Jan. 1, 2016 to Nov. 15, 2021. It was released in the Community Violence Reduction Blueprint, which was released in February 2022. — C-U Citizen Access

The 217 Today Podcast

September 01, 2022

217 Today: New report from C-U Citizen Access highlights causes of local gun violence

In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a C-U Citizen Access report that looks at the causes of gun violence in Champaign.

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University of Illinois Memorial Stadium — AP

The 21st Show

August 31, 2022

The Growing Number of NIL Marketplaces

It’s been over a year since the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act was signed into law in Illinois, prompting a growing number of NIL marketplaces.

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Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, NJ., Thursday, July 28, 2022. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have illustrated with words what PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan got wrong. McIlroy said players leaving for Saudi-funded LIV Golf are taking the easy way out. Woods says they are turning their backs on the tour that made them. — AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File

The 21st Show

August 31, 2022

Controversial LIV Golf Tour Visits Illinois

The controversial LIV Golf Invitational Series is set to host a tournament Sept.16-18 at the Rich Harvest Farms golf course and country club near Aurora.

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Shahbaz Gill Clinical, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The 21st Show

August 31, 2022

University of Illinois Professor Jailed in Pakistan

Earlier this month, University of Illinois professor Dr. Shahbaz Gill was arrested in Pakistan on charges of sedition.

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Illinois Republicans are hoping they can regain control of the state Supreme Court by picking up two seats in Chicago's suburbs in November's election. Clockwise from the top left corner, the candidates are: Republican Mark Curran, Democrat Elizabeth Rochford, Democrat Mary Kay O'Brien and Republican Michael Burke. — Provided by candidates

The 217 Today Podcast

August 31, 2022

217 Today: Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election

In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at races on the November ballot in Illinois that could have a big impact on the state.

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The 21st Show

August 30, 2022

Illinois extends hope to Haitians

It’s been more than a year since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000 people. An Illinois agency is on the ground helping.

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