The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Indiana House to debate a bill that would heavily restrict abortions
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about efforts to severely restrict abortion in Indiana.
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217 Today: University of Illinois’ Summer Piano Institute returns for first the time in three years
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the Summer Piano Institute, which is back at the University of Illinois for the first time since 2019.
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Google’s takeover of the Thompson Ctr. & the future of tech in Illinois
We examined the economic and political ramifications of Google moving into the Thompson Center in Chicago.
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How the Big Ten’s expansion impacts Illinois teams
The decision to bring two California schools into the Big Ten conference is prompting questions about the future of college athletics and the impact on Illinois teams.
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217 Today: Donations and demand are increasing for groups that help pay for abortions
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how groups that help pay for abortion services are playing a bigger role than ever after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.
The 21st Show
The Monarch Butterfly Is Now An Endangered Species
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently added the migratory monarch butterfly to its Red List of Endangered Species.
The 21st Show
988: The New Mental Health Hotline Number
988 is the new national hotline for people in mental health crises. Today, we heard how this new number helps Illinois residents.
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217 Today: A growing movement among Native American tribes promotes controlling where and how they get their food
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the effort across Native American tribes and communities for “food sovereignty," or people having the right to control where and how they get food.
The 21st Show
Roving grammarian Ellen Jovin on her book ‘Rebel with a Clause’
Ellen Jovin is a guru of grammar who's traveled the country, setting up a table to answer language questions from all kinds of people.
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NASCAR Returns to Illinois
After three years away, NASCAR is back in Illinois. We’ll talk about a June race at a track in Metro East and a first-of-its-kind street race set for downtown Chicago.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
