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How does Nippon acquisition of U.S. Steel impact Illinois steel workers?
Japanese company Nippon Steel accquired U.S. Steel last month. What does this mean for over 900 steel workers in Granite City, Illinois?
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217 Today: A trans migrant came to Chicago to escape violence. Now she’s afraid of deportation.
In today’s deep dive, a transgender migrant woman in Chicago talks about her journey trying to find a place to live where human rights are protected.
The 21st Show
Philosopher’s new book provides interesting nuance in abortion rights and religion discussion
The issue of abortion is often framed in religious terms usually by people who oppose the procedure. However, Illinois philosopher Peter Wenz says there are religious arguments in favor of abortion. His new book is called “Abortion Rights as the Free Exercise of Religion: The Constitutional Case for Choice". Wenz joins the program today.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois immigrant advocate responds to birthright citizenship ruling and increased immigration enforcement around the state
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation about responses to federal immigration enforcement in Illinois including the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
The 21st Show
Investigation looks into the recurring problem of sewer overflows in southern Illinois
A few dozen southern Illinois communities have faced a substantial portion of the state's reported sewer overflows. This is the subject of a new investigation from the Illinois Answers Project.The reporter behind the story joins the program today.
The 21st Show
A deeper look into John Deere lawsuit
A journalist covering agriculture weighs in on what has transpired so far after the Federal Trade Commission as well as several states, including Illinois, sued farming equipment manufacturer John Deere earlier this year. We also talk about what to expect from the upcoming trial.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Champaign substitute teacher among those joining “March to Gaza” protest in Egypt
In today’s deep dive, a woman from Central Illinois just returned from a trip to Egypt. Her journey was part of a campaign to bring food and relief supplies into Gaza.
The 21st Show
Forgottonia Project highlights the people, history, and issues of rural Illinois
The Forgottonia Project was a podcast created by a social studies teacher and the incoming Dean of Students at Spoon River Valley High School in Fulton County. The goal is to teach students living in the western part of Illinois and other rural areas about the history of where they live and also to hear from rural voices that might otherwise be ignored. The teacher joins the program today as well as two students who participated in the project.
The 21st Show
June 27, 2025: The state of steel production at a local plant and a major flood prevention upgrade for the Metro East
For this week's Friday Reporter Roundtable, we're focusing on the Metro East, from the fate of Granite City Works to flooding.
The 21st Show
June 27, 2025: Pritzker runs for third term
For the first time in more than four decades, a sitting Illinois governor will be seeking a third term. On top of that, the debate's continuing over whether JB Pritzker might seek even higher office. A longtime chief politics reporter for the Chicago Tribune discusses what Pritzker's decision means for Illinois in this week's Politics News Roundup.