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The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, Kirby Medical Center in Piatt County is one of 53 "critical access hospitals" in Illinois. That's a federal designation for hospitals providing essential health services in rural areas.

The 21st Show

As the pandemic rolls on into the holiday season, performing arts organizations like the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and The Springfield Ballet Company are having to find creative ways to bring performances to audiences in new ways.

The 21st Show

For many of us, the sound of ringing bells in front of stores reminds us not only of the approaching holiday season, but that this is meant to be a time of giving. The 21st was joined by two Central Illinois charities to talk about how they're altering their services because of COVID-19.

The 21st Show

Illinois lawmakers are working on their agendas for the spring legislative session. The 21st was joined by State Senator Robert Peters, who was recently elected chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, the Mississippi River town of Grafton, Illinois has had issues with flooding over the years, but we’ll learn from Illinois Newsroom’s Lecia Bushak how those flooding events are happening more frequently and more severely in recent years.

News Local/State

On Election Day 2020, six University of Illinois students joined the reporting team at Illinois Public Media to provide blanket coverage about local voters for regional and state listenership.This page features their experiences, told in their own words.

The 21st Show

More than 80% of ICU beds are filling up across the state as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. hit record levels and rural hospitals in Illinois are facing additional challenges. 

The 21st Show

As of December 7, Illinois is averaging 152 COVID-19 deaths per day. The 21st spoke to three members from county health departments from across Illinois about testing, contract testing and community compliance.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, we take a closer look at data from the University of Illinois on who got infected with the coronavirus during the fall semester, and where they lived, both on and off campus.

The 21st Show

From medical needs to cells crawling with roaches, incarcerated people in Illinois are filing complaints but two organizations say they're gonig unheard.