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NPR’s Domenico Montanaro previews 2022 Midterm elections
Abortion rights, crime, the economy, election deniers. Domenico Montanaro talked about how those topics will factor in the 2022 Midterms.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore in IL Attorney General race
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the race for Illinois Attorney General, where incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore.
The 21st Show
Extinction of Olney Squirrels
The city of Olney is proud of its multitude of albino squirrels. But are they on the verge of extinction?
The 21st Show
Rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
This year, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer communities in Illinois have found themselves to be the targets of hatred.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois Treasurer candidates discuss taxes and the potential merger of the treasurer and comptroller offices
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from both candidates running for Illinois Treasurer: incumbent Democrat Mike Frerichs and his challenger, Republican state representative Tom Demmer.
The 21st Show
Touring Black on Black on Black on Black art exhibition
We talked with the artists who created works for the “Black on Black on Black on Black" at the Krannert Art Museum.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: 2nd District Republican candidate Thomas Lynch talks gun control and abortion ahead of the midterm election
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Republican Thomas Lynch, who is attempting to unseat incumbent Democrat Robin Kelly in Illinois’ second congressional district.
The 21st Show
Latinos find home in the Quad Cities
The largest concentration of Latinos in downstate Illinois is in the Quad Cities.
The 21st Show
Legal deserts in rural Illinois
A group is aiming to bring lawyers to rural parts of Illinois, where people can struggle to find help in court.
The 21st Show
Best of: ‘Punks in Peoria’ explores city’s history with musical rebellion
An award-winning book explores Peoria’s music culture from the mid-90s — brimming with anger at authority, celebrating a do-it-yourself ethos, and embracing the strange.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
