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The 21st Show

March 11, 2025

Illinois malls are emptying out; a new book looks at the role of shopping centers in our lives

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias — Facebook page of Illinois Secretary of State Office

The 21st Show

March 11, 2025

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias talks Real IDs, Mobile IDs and DMVs

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Wood's Supermarket and Deli is in Pocahontas, the largest city and county seat of Pocahontas County in northwest Iowa. Single location grocery stores and small independent chains outnumber large chain stores in rural counties, according to the USDA. But their numbers have steadily declined in recent decades. — Rachel Cramer / Harvest Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

March 11, 2025

217 Today: Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Midwest states are trying to help small town grocery stores.

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Corn growing fields in Central Illinois. — Reginald Hardwick/IPM News

The 21st Show

March 10, 2025

Illinois farmers are bracing for Trump’s tariffs and the response from foreign buyers

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The National Weather Service Central Illinois office and radar tower in Lincoln, Illinois. — Reginald Hardwick/IPM News

The 21st Show

March 10, 2025

Trump’s firing of hundreds of Weather Service workers could impact future severe storm warnings

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PhD student Minji Kang Huh and postdoctoral fellow Maggie Butler prepare for a class on maternal health they help facilitate at the University of Illinois Chicago’s School of Public Health. Both researchers are concerned about the impacts of Trump’s upending of federal research funding on their careers -- and on the communities the serve. — Lisa Kurian Philip / WBEZ

The 217 Today Podcast

March 10, 2025

217 Today: Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers the hardest

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers.

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Illinois State Museum in Springfield — Reginald Hardwick/IPM News

The 21st Show

March 07, 2025

New Illinois State Museum exhibit asks how its collections can better represent communities

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The 21st Show

March 07, 2025

March 7, 2025: Chicago mayor defends sancutary city status before Congress

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The 21st Show

March 07, 2025

March 7, 2025: Supreme Court overturns Galesburg man’s conviction and UIS faculty union authorizes strike

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The National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, also known as the Ag Lab, in Peoria, Illinois. The USDA facility is home to a branch of the federal agency's research division. It is the largest federal employer in the Greater Peoria area. — Collin Schopp / WCBU

The 217 Today Podcast

March 07, 2025

217 Today: Mass layoffs at USDA leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas.

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Illinois malls are emptying out; a new book looks at the role of shopping centers in our lives

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias talks Real IDs, Mobile IDs and DMVs

217 Today: Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help

Illinois farmers are bracing for Trump’s tariffs and the response from foreign buyers

Trump’s firing of hundreds of Weather Service workers could impact future severe storm warnings

217 Today: Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers the hardest

New Illinois State Museum exhibit asks how its collections can better represent communities

March 7, 2025: Chicago mayor defends sancutary city status before Congress

March 7, 2025: Supreme Court overturns Galesburg man’s conviction and UIS faculty union authorizes strike

217 Today: Mass layoffs at USDA leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas

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