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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the new PDSA learning model one Illinois middle school is using with promising results. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how experts from Chicago’s Field Museum recently traveled to Rockford to band three peregrine falcon chicks who were born on top of the former Rockford Register Star building

The 21st Show

The Champaign band Mermaid Heaven discusses their inspiration and relationship to the music they make. 

The 21st Show

With a $29.3 billion fortune, Ken Griffin is the wealthiest man in Illinois and using his money to influence politics.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a new mental health crisis line is set to go live across the country this July. Although call centers are preparing for the spike in calls, there are not enough workers to take on the influx.  

The 21st Show

We talk with Cynthia Clampitt, author of the new book: Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past.

The 21st Show

Following the deaths of 7 incarcerated people, the Marshall Project and NPR co-published an investigation into conditions at the U.S. penitentiary in Thomson, Illinois.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a visit from a Chicago rap duo to a Champaign school taught students how to compose music and believe in themselves. Editor's note: Illinois plans to spend $500 million on broadband.

The 21st Show

“Freedom” — and how we live our best lives with that idea at its core — is one of the many subjects addressed in the new book, Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life.

The 21st Show

A recent report outlines how deeply intertwined income inequality is with the lack of internet access.