The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday March 2, 2021
In today's deep dive, after summer camps throughout Illinois were canceled last year because of COVID-19, leaders are hopeful they’ll get to welcome kids back this summer.
WILL-AM
WILL AM 580 Live Stream
The 21st Show
Doing Your Taxes in a Pandemic
Many people rely on free, in-person filing help to get the most out of their federal return. In a pandemic though, many people could miss out on help when they need it most. The 21st was joined by two Illinois accountants and answer some listener questions.
The 21st Show
Illinois Energy Preparedness
The electrical grid and energy system in Texas were not ready for the polar vortex and climate change means extreme weather events are going to become more common. What about here in Illinois and the Midwest — how resilient is our power supply?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday March 1, 2021
In today's deep dive, anyone who lacks health insurance has until mid-May to sign up for options offered through the Affordable Care Act.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday Feb. 26, 2021
In today's deep dive, across the country, Black people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine at lower rates than the general population. State and county health officials point to hesitancy – a distrust of the medical establishment about getting vaccinated – as a reason for the gap. But as Mary Hansen reports, equity advocates say access plays a role too.
The 21st Show
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Stimulus Checks, COVID Relief, and Problems at the Post Office
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents the northwest suburbs of Chicago, joined The 21st to talk about the next round of COVID relief being considered this week in the U.S. House, including $1,400 stimulus checks, an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, and aid for state and local governments; plus increasing attacks on Americans of Asian descent, and problems at the U.S. Postal Service.
The 21st Show
What Would Student Debt Cancellation Look Like?
A higher education is now the second largest source of consumer debt, second only to mortgages. Amid the pandemic, there have been increasing calls to forgive student loan debt or cancel it all together. The 21st discusses what debt cancellation could look like, and who it could help most.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021
In today's deep dive, we take a look at how U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger's time at Illinois State University and serving on the McLean County Board shaped the politician he is today.
The 21st Show
Human Trafficking and How the Pandemic Plays a Role
The pandemic has halted and changed our many ways of living across our state and the world. Despite these drastic changes to our lifestyles and traveling opportunities, there is one issue that has not gone away during this pandemic – and that is human trafficking. It happens right here in Illinois and to learn more about how the pandemic plays a role in it, The 21st was joined by two experts and a survivor.
The 21st Show
Rebroadcast: Katherine May, “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times”
Winter in the midwest can be cold, dark and a little depressing — especially during a global pandemic. The 21st spoke to a UK-based author who has written a book on how to embrace “Wintering.”
