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The 21st Show

The FBI came out with annual crime statistics. Looking at 2020, most crimes dropped, but murders were up. We talked about the numbers here with one of Illinois’ leading criminologists.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, it's National Suicide Prevention Month. We hear from a man who lost his daughter to suicide in 2017 and how he's working to combat suicide year-round.

The 21st Show

While the media widely reported on the disappearance of Gabby Petito, families of missing people of color say their loved ones rarely get similar coverage.

The 21st Show

Researchers at Northwestern University have invented winged microchips or "microfliers, " which are the smallest ever man-made flying structure. We spoke with the Northwestern professor who led the research.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, an artist hopes a colorful memorial will help remind drivers to share the road with tractors.

The 21st Show

"American Mariachi" is the story of a woman's quest to start an all-female mariachi band — something that would have been unheard of back in the 1970s. We talked with the play's director, Henry Godinez. 

The 21st Show

As our communities continue efforts to get more people the COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination have recently begun for other species. Zoo animals are now being inoculated using a specialized vaccine at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. 

The 21st Show

More than 60 percent of Illinoisans, ages 12 and up, are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, but in some parts of the state, like Southern Illinois, that number is much lower, as hospitals in the region have reached capacity in their ICUs. We were joined by reporters from around the state to talk about the latest on the pandemic in Illinois. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, a conversation with a pastor and hospital chaplain in Champaign who has been a strong voice promoting the COVID-19 vaccine.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, Illinois has a plan in place to reduce farm runoff, in an effort to improve water quality locally and downstream. But it’s not working.