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Penny Gioja (left) serves up spaghetti for the Ivashkevych family, who lived at their home in Champaign for several months after they first arrived to the U.S. from Ukraine in September 2024. — Illinois Student Newsroom / Stephanie Mosqueda

The 217 Today Podcast

February 24, 2025

217 Today: Ukrainian family in Mahomet faces uncertainty after Trump administration suspends refugee program

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a Ukrainian refugee family that fled their home country because of a war that started three years ago today.

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The Underground Railroad Gateway to Freedom Monument is seen in Hart Plaza in Detroit. — AP Photo/Carlos Osorio

The 21st Show

February 21, 2025

Traveling exhibit traces how the Underground Railroad flowed through Illinois

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The 21st Show

February 21, 2025

Gov. Pritzker compares Trump policies to Nazi Germany

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The 21st Show

February 21, 2025

Protests against Trump/Musk pop up in Carbondale and Southern Illinois University enrollment improves

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Isaiah Sharkey performs at Krannert Center's Uncorked with Illinois Soul at the end of the month. — Photo courtesy of Isaiah Sharkey's website

The 217 Today Podcast

February 21, 2025

217 Today: Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey to close out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with a Grammy-award-winning artist Isaiah Sharkey about his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

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Black people migration history — AP Photo/Library of Congress/FSA/Russell Lee

The 21st Show

February 20, 2025

New PBS series examines history of Black migration in America

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Brendan Kelly — Capitol News Illinois File Photo

The 21st Show

February 20, 2025

ISP director highlights collaborative effort to bring down homicide rate in East St. Louis

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Governor JB Pritzker delivers 2025 State of the State address at the Illinois state capitol. — Courtesy of Office of Governor JB Pritzker

The 217 Today Podcast

February 20, 2025

217 Today: Recapping Pritzker’s seventh budget address

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to an analysis and recap of Pritzker’s seventh budget address — and a look at the upcoming art and entertainment coming to the Champaign-Urbana area.

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