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Upper pic: State flag of Illinois. Bottom pic: a sign on Interstate 70 West in Richmond, Indiana, welcoming travelers to Indiana. — Upper pic: State of Illinois, Bottom pic: AP Photo/Patrick Orsagos

The 21st Show

March 19, 2025

Can Indiana really annex several Illinois counties?

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Supporters gather around for their own ceremony after a walkout of the Northwestern graduation ceremony last year. Northwestern students and faculty say a new anti-bias training video characterizes criticism of Israel as antisemitic. — Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times

The 217 Today Podcast

March 19, 2025

217 Today: Northwestern faculty and students say efforts to appease Trump chill free speech

In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some Northwestern University faculty and students say a new required antisemitism training will chill free speech.

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The 21st Show

March 18, 2025

Illinois congressman Sean Casten talks about pushing back on Trump administration

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Seven candidates running for the Champaign Unit 4 school board participated in the IPM News survey on key policy issues. — Emily Hays / Illinois Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

March 18, 2025

217 Today: Who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race?

In today's deep dive, we'll learn who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race.

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Maquette for Hero Ascending, 2024, cast bronze on loan from The Richard Hunt Trust and exterior of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield. — Sculpture by Nathan Keay/Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Museum exterior by Reginald Hardwick/IPM News

The 21st Show

March 17, 2025

Lincoln Presidential Museum displays Black freedom struggle captured in bronze and steel sculptures

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Pari Kulkarni, an international student from India, has a collection of items on her desk representing home: a fennec fox stuffed animal, a figure of Ganapati, an alarm clock and a pot that used to hold a bamboo plant. — Adelyn Mui / Illinois Student Newsroom

The 217 Today Podcast

March 16, 2025

217 Today: U of I students call for better housing and meal options over breaks

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some students at the University of Illinois want the campus to provide better housing and meal options over breaks.

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The 21st Show

March 14, 2025

Encore: Jeremy Allen Look-Alike

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President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to reporters near a red Model S Tesla vehicle on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. — Pool via AP

The 21st Show

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025: Municipal elections begin, government shutdown begins and The White House becomes a Tesla showroom

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The 21st Show

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025: Cuts to the Weather Service in Illinois and Moline brings back the grocery tax

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The 217 Today Podcast

March 14, 2025

217 Today: How could cuts to the U.S. Department of Education impact Illinois schools?

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the local impact of cuts to the Department of Education.

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WILL AM 580 Live Stream

Can Indiana really annex several Illinois counties?

217 Today: Northwestern faculty and students say efforts to appease Trump chill free speech

Illinois congressman Sean Casten talks about pushing back on Trump administration

217 Today: Who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race?

Lincoln Presidential Museum displays Black freedom struggle captured in bronze and steel sculptures

217 Today: U of I students call for better housing and meal options over breaks

Encore: Jeremy Allen Look-Alike

March 14, 2025: Municipal elections begin, government shutdown begins and The White House becomes a Tesla showroom

March 14, 2025: Cuts to the Weather Service in Illinois and Moline brings back the grocery tax

217 Today: How could cuts to the U.S. Department of Education impact Illinois schools?

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