The 21st Show
Illinois lawmakers are working on their agendas for the spring legislative session. The 21st was joined by State Senator Robert Peters, who was recently elected chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, the Mississippi River town of Grafton, Illinois has had issues with flooding over the years, but we’ll learn from Illinois Newsroom’s Lecia Bushak how those flooding events are happening more frequently and more severely in recent years.
News Local/State
On Election Day 2020, six University of Illinois students joined the reporting team at Illinois Public Media to provide blanket coverage about local voters for regional and state listenership.This page features their experiences, told in their own words.
The 21st Show
More than 80% of ICU beds are filling up across the state as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. hit record levels and rural hospitals in Illinois are facing additional challenges.
The 21st Show
As of December 7, Illinois is averaging 152 COVID-19 deaths per day. The 21st spoke to three members from county health departments from across Illinois about testing, contract testing and community compliance.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we take a closer look at data from the University of Illinois on who got infected with the coronavirus during the fall semester, and where they lived, both on and off campus.
The 21st Show
From medical needs to cells crawling with roaches, incarcerated people in Illinois are filing complaints but two organizations say they're gonig unheard.
The 21st Show
A 19-year-old Central Illinois man accused of inciting a riot has been in jail for months. He has no prior criminal record and has not been convicted of a crime. We took a closer look at his case.
The 21st Show
Illinois is a leading producer of Christmas trees. The 21st spoke with two Illinois tree farmers about their experiences, including a farm where you can see reindeer.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, the past eight months have taken a toll on Illinois’ teachers, who were already in short supply prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs highlights the challenges teachers are facing and recommends specific actions to hire and retain quality educators.
