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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new tool that could help you discover what contaminants are in your water.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from ranchers who are starting their own beef processing plant.

The 21st Show

Today, we bring the ideas of gun violence, mental health, and trauma together to talk about the cycle this can create: people witness violence in their community or their home and then contribute to the violence in their community or home.

The 21st Show

Two women in Peoria have taken the idea of “going out for a walk” to a whole new level. Two childhood friends from Peoria set out in November of 2019 to traverse all 1,639 streets in Peoria. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll get a sneak peak at the first in-person lyric theatre production since the start of the pandemic at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.

The 21st Show

Graduates have been frustrated and confused by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for years. Last month The Department of Education announced reforms that they hope will make it easier for public sector workers to have their loans forgiven. To talk about the program, The 21st was joined by directors from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and Student Borrower Protection Center.

The 21st Show

Last week, Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger came out with a video announcing he would not be seeking re-election. There’s been speculation about him possibly running for governor or the US Senate here in Illinois — both of which would be uphill climbs just to win the primary. We talked about what the future might hold for Kinzinger with former leading conservative radio host and current editor-at-large of "The Bulwark."

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll hear from a Danville native who lost his partner to AIDS more than 30 years ago. 

The 21st Show

With the return to full in-person learning, this past September saw the newest cases and deaths for kids in the U.S. but a survey by Kaiser Family Foundation says barely one in three parents will permit their children to be vaccinated immediately. 

The 21st Show

According to some, school punishment and suspension doesn’t work. Studies show that students who have been suspended are more likely to drop out, be arrested, and be incarcerated later in life.  And they say this cycle of violence has ripple effects for parents, educators, and communities.