The 21st Show
Keeping Women Out of Prison
Hundreds of experts, researchers and women who are incarcerated recently teamed up to come up with better ways to serve women in Illinois prisons, and reduce the female prison population in general.
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Can Republicans Regain Power in Illinois?
Relegated to super-minority status in the General Assembly and Congressional delegation, do Illinois Republicans have a path back to power? Who will challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth next year? And will Democrats pay a price for going it alone on drawing new legislative districts?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday May 18, 2021
In today's deep dive, amid the pandemic, some students say that it is hard to obtain food on college campuses, including the University of Illinois.
The 21st Show
Future of Trains in Illinois
Illinois is a transcontinental hub for railroads, and there could be major changes afoot in the industry with implications here. There’s talk of a merger on the freight side, and Amtrak recently announced a 15-year plan that would expand and enhance service across Illinois.
The 21st Show
CDC’s New Mask Guidance: Illinoisans Weigh In
The CDC last week announced fully vaccinated people can forgo their masks and social distancing in most indoor settings. We spoke with two Illinois epidemiologists and an infectious disease physician about the new guidelines. They also responded to listener calls, texts and voicemails.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday May 17, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll find out how some University of Illinois graduates felt about the modified commencement ceremonies held over the weekend.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday May 14, 2021
In today's deep dive, we spend a morning with the Illini rowing team at Clinton Lake. WILL student reporter Amanda Brennan takes us there.
The 21st Show
Black History Of Route 66
Two women from central and southern Illinois opened up the Route History museum in Springfield and are working to tell the stories of the tragedy, resilience, and excellence of Black people along the Historic Route 66.
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Illinois Woman Raises Awareness About ‘COVID Psychosis’ After Husband’s Death
A very rare symptom of COVID-19 is being reported in a small number of patients around the country, and it’s known as 'COVID Psychosis.' The 21st spoke with psychiatrists and a Morris, Illinois woman who believes her husband took his own life after the virus itself spurred a mental health crisis.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday May 13, 2021
In today's deep dive, the pandemic is forcing colleges in central Illinois and elsewhere to reconsider ways they can support student parents as they return for in-person classes this fall.