The 21st Show
Rockford prepares to celebrate culture and community at the South Main Mercado
We talk with the organizers of Rockford's South Main Mercado, which takes place this Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.
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The 21st Show
June 6, 2025: How did education policy fare in the 2025 Illinois General Assembly session?
How did education across Illinois fare in the budget? We asked the correspondent for an Illinois based education focused news service. We also covered President Trump's attempt to claw back money for foreign aid and public broadcasting, a new travel ban and Japan's Nippon Steel investing in US Steel and what that means for Granite City's steel mill.
The 21st Show
June 6, 2025 State Roundup: 5th child dies after after daycare center crash and Springfield business boom
Our Friday, June 5, 2025 Reporter Roundtable covering stories making headlines in Springfield, including the latest on the Chatham afterschool crash and new plans to business in downtown booming.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How will this spring’s General Assembly session affect education in Illinois?
In today’s deep dive, the Illinois General Assembly's spring session has come to an end. State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills, but they also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend.
The 21st Show
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: The impact on SNAP and farmers in Illinois
What happens when money is deducted from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to in part, fund subsidies for farmers? What does that mean for Illinois? The state is a leading producer of soybeans, corn, and more — ranking fifth nationally in the exportation of agricultural products to other countries.
The 21st Show
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: The impact on Medicaid programs in Illinois
President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" calls for big cuts to social welfare programs including Medicaid. How will this impact Illinoisans?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 05 – Jun. 08
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show
What to know about Illinois’ electric rate hikes in the midst of low production and high demand
The head of an organization that advocates for the state's utility consumers gives her take on why electric rates are increasing, what it means across Illinois and what people can do to keep their rates low.
The 21st Show
Trump administration’s crackdown on international student visas raises many questions, creates uncertainty
The Trump administration's new policies surrounding international students is creating uncertainty and anxiety among both students and universities. A legal expert on immigrants' rights, a journalist covering higher education, and a Chinese student who formerly attended the University of Illinois join the conversation.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: South Asian grocery store offers comfort, feeling of home to various immigrant communities
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you the story behind a South Asian grocery store in Champaign and why the owner offers a free cup of tea to his customers at no cost.
