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The performing arts group, Squonk, will lead a procession from the UIUC Main Quad to the KCPA Amphitheatre for Krannert's opening night party. — Photo courtesy of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

The 217 Today Podcast

September 06, 2024

217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts celebrates latest season with opening night party

In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the Assistant Director for Programming and Engagement at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts about what audiences can expect this upcoming season.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge — AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

The 21st Show

September 05, 2024

10 years after ice bucket challenge: Where is ALS research?

Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn’t stop him from being hired at police departments in Central Illinois. — Farrah Anderson for Invisible Institute

The 217 Today Podcast

September 05, 2024

217 Today: Before killing Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson had a case thrown out after bringing charges with no evidence. Departments kept hiring him

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a joint investigation between IPM News and the Invisible Institute about former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson’s history of credibility issues.

NPR podcast — Photo courtesy of NPR

The 21st Show

September 04, 2024

Popular NPR podcast makes a comeback

Provost John Coleman and Gaza protests — Anulika Ochuba/Illinois Public Media and University of Illinois

The 21st Show

September 04, 2024

How to promote free speech and ensure safety on college campuses: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Provost weighs in

New vaccines have been approved for COVID-19 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We’re here to answer your questions about them. — FILE / CDC

The 217 Today Podcast

September 04, 2024

217 Today: What to know about the latest COVID vaccines and surge

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge and the new vaccines approved by the FDA.

Champaign Police — Farrah Anderson / Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute

The 21st Show

September 03, 2024

Investigation into police misconduct in Champaign County reveals how domestic violence cases are handled

true crime podcast — Invisible Institute

The 21st Show

September 03, 2024

Invisible Institute’s award-winning podcast retells the Lenard Clark case

Missing Black women investigation — Cai Thomas

The 21st Show

September 03, 2024

The Invisible Institute and City Bureau win Pulitzer for reporting on missing Black women in Chicago

Facebook / Justice for Jelani Day

The 217 Today Podcast

September 03, 2024

217 Today: Three years after Jelani Day went missing, family still seeking answers

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the disappearance of 25-year-old Illinois State grad student Jelani Day.