The 21st Show
Illinois companies are beginning to have employees return to in-person work. The 21st spoke to two journalists who’ve been covering return-to-work issues in Illinois about shifting back into the office.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, spring festivals are back after many small towns had to cancel them due to the pandemic. Many of these small towns depend on tourism for their economy.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, Broadway had to turn off its lights a year ago, and so did many local theatres. But now Champaign-Urbana theatre companies are starting to return to live performances.
The 21st Show
We have an update on Jaylan Butler, the Eastern Illinois University student athlete, who police mistakenly arrested while he was traveling with his swim team.
The 21st Show
An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban hair discrimination in schools. We’ll hear from a bill sponsor and the mother of a student who was ordered to take out his braids by at school.
The 21st Show
Scientists have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system. Some of those are of the size and distance from the sun that they could have liquid water, and the possibility of Earth-like life. An Illinois researcher is contributing to that work by looking at whether there could be such planets orbiting solar systems with twin suns.
News Local/State
In this web exclusive, the 2020-2021 Ebert Fellows discuss the different types of music that helped them get through the pandemic.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, most people know Black Lives Matter through large protests, but we look at another way the group is trying to save Black lives.
The 21st Show
The WNBA recently kicked off its 25th anniversary season. And with the signing of veteran basketball star and Illinois-native Candace Parker, the Chicago Sky have a legitimate shot at the championship.
The 21st Show
The original Civilian Conservation Corps built bridges, lodges and other public works across Illinois, grand and small. Now the Biden administration wants to create a modern CCC — the Civilian Climate Corps. We look back at the history of the CCC in Illinois, and imagine the possibilities a future corps might bring.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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