Weather Realness
An observer developed at UIUC will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth
A Space X rocket delivered the UIUC-designed Carruthers Geocorona Observatory to space. We talked about how it will study space weather.
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The 21st Show
‘Los Yarderos’ explores lives of Mexican yard workers in the Midwest
Here in the Midwest, many of the landscapers who mow our lawns, trim our trees, and rake our leaves are Mexican immigrants. Anthropologist Sergio Lemus writes about his experience with that work, and the stories and struggles of those who come to America seeking a better life. His new book “Los Yarderos: Mexican Yard Workers in Transborder Chicago.”
The 21st Show
When geese became a menace, Moline turned to the ‘Goosinator’
Canada geese are a fact of life in many parts of Illinois. But the creatures can be a safety risk and a danger to public health. We'll talk with the creator of the Goosinator, a device that aims to get rid of geese (in a humane way), and the head of parks and rec in Moline, Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 23 – Oct. 26
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show
Touring notable cemeteries with ‘Mr. Illinois’
John Kokoris, who styles himself online as "Mr. Illinois," has been to all corners of the 21st state. He lectures on his travels at public libraries, and his latest itinerary suggests a grand tour of Illinois cemeteries, from the Dickson Mounds to the place that inspired Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology.”
The 21st Show
Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule
We continue our series of interviews with higher education leaders with Aondover Tarhule, president of Illinois State University in Normal.
The 21st Show
‘Weather Realness’ podcast on autumn leaves
Today we’re talking about the weather, with a pair of conversations from “Weather Realness,” a sister podcast produced by Illinois Public Media.
Trees across Illinois are turning yellow, orange, red, and other vibrant colors. We’ll talk about why that happens, and hear about the coming fall frost.
The 21st Show
‘Weather Realness’ podcast on severe drought afflicting Illinois
Today we’re talking about the weather, with a pair of conversations from “Weather Realness,” a sister podcast produced by Illinois Public Media.
Much of central Illinois is under severe or extreme drought. We’ll hear from the Illinois State Climatologist about how little rain we've gotten, why that’s happening, and why it’s such a concern, for everyone from farmers to firefighters.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Huff Hall celebrates 100th anniversary
In today’s deep dive, Huff Hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The 21st Show
No Kings and ‘A Protest History of the United States’
Millions of Americans took to the streets across the country this weekend for the latest No Kings protest. The event happened in cities across Illinois, including Chicago, Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, Belleville, and Carbondale.
We’ll talk about what happened this weekend, and put No Kings in the larger context of American history. Our guest is civil rights lawyer Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, whose new book is “A Protest History of the United States.”
