The 21st Show
Two years ago, Illinoisans suffered from bone-chilling temperatures, brought on by the polar vortex. Could these record-breaking and deadly weather events become more frequent? And what’s in store for the rest of this winter?
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, Illinois’ first year of legal marijuana sales was largely successful after overcoming a few initial hurdles.
The 21st Show
After the last election or January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, some Illinoisans have been inspired to be more involved in their local government. To discuss the logistics of running for local office, The 21st was joined by a member of the Illinois State Board of Elections, the president of The Lincoln Series and a mayoral candidate.
The 21st Show
In the past month, the United States has gone through an insurrection at the Capitol, the impeahcment of former President Donald Trump and the inaguration of President Joe Biden. Congressman Rodney Davis joined The 21st to discuss these events and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, student abolitionists at the University of Illinois’ campus in Urbana want campus police gone. But, campus police and university administrators say they’re a necessary part of college life.
The 21st Show
As more people are sitting at home watching films, many have turned to the social media platform Letterboxd to rate and candidly share their opinions about films.
The 21st Show
COVID-19 has killed nearly 20,000 Illinoisans. And for the family left behind, rituals of mourning have been curtailed or prevented. We talk about saying goodbye in a pandemic with the Rev. Marshall Hatch, pastor of the New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago's West Garfield neighborhood; he and his community have been hard-hit by COVID. We also spoke with SIU-Edwardsville Prof. Jocelyn DeGroot, who studies death and grieving, and is the author of The New York Times op-ed, "What Should You Say When Someone is Grieving?" And Kevin Rafferty, president of Rafferty Funeral Home in Moline.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, some activists want to eliminate sworn officers on college campuses. But what do campus police think? We’ll hear the second in a three-part series from Illinois Newsroom’s Lee Gaines.
News Local/State
At about 6 p.m. CST Monday, the House will deliver to the Senate an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, a move that will trigger preparations for a historic trial.
The 21st Show
In a series by Illinois Newsroom Education reporter Lee Gaines, some students and faculty at the University of Illinois want campus police departments abolished, saying they overpolice students, especially Black students and residents. Meanwhile, officers say there are systemic issues that need to be addressed and their presence offers important protection.
