The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
In today's deep dive, with increasingly hot summers linked to climate change, livestock producers are searching for ways to keep their animals safe from the heat.
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Climate Change Is Making Outdoor Work More Dangerous
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists found that the number of days people can do their jobs safely will dramatically decrease in the next few decades, thanks to climate change. The 21st was joined by one of the report's authors, a representative from the a group advocating for migrant farm workers, and a worker health and safety advocate with a consumer advocacy organization.
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Roundtable: Illinois General Assembly Special Session
Illinois state lawmakers are returning to Springfield for a special session. We were joined by a group of reporters to discuss new legislative maps and a sweeping clean-energy proposal aimed at fighting climate change.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, August 30, 2021
In today's deep dive, we hear from a University of Illinois epidemiologist about how K-12 schools can stay open for in-person learning this year.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday, August 27, 2021
In today's deep dive, Maureen McKinney takes a closer look at the new Illinois law that requires schools to teach Asian American history.
The 21st Show
Pritzker Reinstates Mask Mandate
On August 26, Governor JB Pritzker announced a reinstated mask mandate for all Illinoisans aged two and over in public indoor settings, in addition to making Illinois the seventh state in the nation to require teachers get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The 21st Show
Will Rockford Build A Women’s Baseball Museum?
For years, an organization known as the International Women’s Baseball Center has envisioned a women’s baseball museum on the grounds of Beyer Stadium — one that would honor the accomplishments of female baseball players like those of the Rockford Peaches. But as of now, plans for a museum are at a standstill.
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Peoria Real Estate Rush
For years, Peoria’s south end has been dying: decaying homes, a lack of investment, and fleeing residents, but this summer, buyers from all over America — some of whom had never even heard of Peoria — started buying up homes sight unseen. And that's raising concerns.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday, August 26, 2021
In today's deep dive, we hear from several University of Illinois students about how they're feeling as they resume in-person classes this week.
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Illinois State Police Director On Diversity, Delays And FOID Cards
A conversation with Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, who says he’s working to improve diversity at the agency and expand capacity. But that comes after years of criticism over a huge backlog in DNA evidence and the slow processing of firearm licenses.