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Esmeralda, a local sex worker, at her home on Monday in St. Louis. St. Louis Public Radio has chosen to not use her legal name because of safety concerns surrounding her work. — Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio

The 21st Show

September 08, 2022

Missouri sex workers organize to protect access to abortions in IL

A coalition of Missouri sex workers are starting an abortion fund to help sex workers pay for the costs of abortion in Illinois.

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A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is displayed on a counter at a pharmacy in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 27, 2021. — AP Photo/Jenny Kane

The 21st Show

September 08, 2022

COVID-19 Omicron Boosters Are Here

The CDC says that 90 counties in Illinois are at high or medium levels for COVID-19 transmissions. Two medical experts talked about the new Omicron boosters.

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Ri'Chard Frazier, 21, lives in Indiana now, where he takes care of his baby and plans a future landscaping business. — Emily Hays/Illinois Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

September 08, 2022

217 Today: Champaign invests COVID-19 relief in grassroots program to deter gun violence

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how Champaign is investing COVID-19 relief in a grassroots program with the goal of using talent development to prevent gun violence.

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The 21st Show

September 07, 2022

Independent Bookstores in Illinois

Barnes and Noble and Amazon dominated the book market in recent years, but reports of the death of independent bookstores are an exaggeration.

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The 21st Show

September 07, 2022

The Race to the Illinois Supreme Court

Republicans are aiming to win elections for two open Supreme Court seats that cover big swathes of suburban Chicago.

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Student employees of the Lilly Center test for toxic algae on Lake Wawasee, the largest natural lake within Indiana. — Scott Perkins

The 217 Today Podcast

September 07, 2022

217 Today: Volunteer groups work to test rivers and lakes for toxic algae blooms

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about volunteer groups testing rivers and lakes for toxic algae blooms.

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The 21st Show

September 06, 2022

Illinois businesses slammed with biometric lawsuits

Businesses in Illinois are paying lots of money to settle class action lawsuits thanks to an Illinois law called the Biometric Information Privacy Act.

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Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. — AP Photo

The 21st Show

September 06, 2022

Frontline investigates ‘The Big Lie”

The director of PBS' Frontline previews its newest documentary "Lies, Politics and Democracy" which includes Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL).

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The Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb. — Austin Hansen, Ross Beach/WNIJ

The 217 Today Podcast

September 06, 2022

217 Today: How Biden’s student loan forgiveness helps some Illinois grads move forward

In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the impact of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on the economy and everyday people with student debt.

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