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217 Today: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some libraries are starting to hire social workers to better serve their communities.
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Inflation: How we got here and mitigating the effects
How worried should we be about the current inflation surge? And how exactly did we get here? And what can we do in the meantime to budget accordingly?
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Do Illinois’ transportation plans match its climate promises?
Illinois leaders have congratulated themselves on the passage of climate legislation and committed to upholding the promises in the Paris Climate Agreement. However, some are pointing out that Illinois has plans to widen and expand roads, which could encourage more vehicular traffic and increase emissions.
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217 Today: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Republican U.S. Representative Rodney Davis, who is running for re-election in the newly drawn Illinois 15th Congressional District.
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A look back at our favorite moments of 2021
Today we pulled back the curtain here at The 21st and let you hear from the team that puts the show together day in and day out. Our team of producers shared some of our favorite segments from this past year.
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Preserving Illinois Country French
There's a cultural heritage of "Illinois Country French," also known as "Missouri French," in our state. This Illinois Creole culture is fading, but today we were joined by one of the few speakers left in Illinois, who's been working to keep the heritage alive.
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Dr. Ngozi Ezike updates the state of COVID-19 in Illinois
Despite "pandemic fatigue" and a rising sentiment that people just want to be done with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's clear that the pandemic isn't done with us. A new variant of concern has emerged, and case counts are on the rise again as we head into the holiday season. The 21st was joined by the Illinois Department of Public Health Director, Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
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217 Today: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a program in Champaign County that helps young people get their high school diplomas while fixing public housing properties.
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“Distraction”: Dress code double standards and the regulation of school-age girls
In their new book "Distraction: Girls, School, and Sexuality," two Illinois State University professors explore the way regulation and school practices sexualize school-age girls from pre-school through adulthood. They joined The 21st to talk about the value placed on the education of kids of different genders, as well as the burdens forced on young women in schools and the effect of labeling girls as a "distraction."
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The connection between corporate money and university ag schools
Large donors can put universities in potentially awkward positions when faculty conclusions conflict with the interests of those benefactors. Data collected by Harvest Public Media and Investigate Midwest show corporations have given at least $170 million to ag colleges in the past decade.