![Jorge Rubiano came to Chicago from Colombia this summer and is staying at a shelter on the Southwest Side. He mostly keeps his experiences to himself. But for migrants who want to talk about their mental health, a parade of helpers is filling in the void of a frayed mental health system. On Nov. 3, 2023.](/images/uploads/_small/migrant.jpeg)
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: The harrowing journeys of migrants are revealed in the quiet spaces of Chicago
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how support groups are popping up to help migrants who have made harrowing journeys to Chicago.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how support groups are popping up to help migrants who have made harrowing journeys to Chicago.
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The 21st Amendment to the US Constitution turns 90 this month. What was Illinois' role in ending prohibition?
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Briana Morales, the Illinois State Board of Education Teacher of the Year for 2023, founded a non-profit called Sisterhood of Hope.
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In today's deep dive, we'll learn about an evergreen called the eastern redcedar that is taking increasing amounts of land throughout the Great Plains.
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We'll talk about Hanukkah traditions and what it's like when the world's only Jewish country is at war.
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The toy industry is surviving in no small part because of grown-ups spending on toys for themselves.
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In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new law that will allow for a type of nuclear technology that proponents say is safer.
The 21st Show
The history and renovations of the Governor's Mansion, located in Springfield, are documented by Illinois' First Lady, MK Pritzker, in a new coffee-table book.
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Reporters break down recent Illinois Supreme Court decisions regarding auto insurance, biometric information, FOID cards, and pensions.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the struggle for kids to access in-patient mental health care in northern Illinois.