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Illinois News Roundup - June 21, 2024
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Saxophonist Reginald Lewis discusses the importance of Black Music Appreciation Month
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with saxophonist Reginald Lewis about the importance of Black Music Appreciation Month.
The 21st Show
Best of: Italian Beef is getting a spotlight thanks to ‘The Bear,’ but what makes the ultimate sandwich?
“The Bear” has catapulted the Italian beef sandwich — and also Chicago’s dining scene — into the national conversation.
The 21st Show
Best of: Author Luis Alberto Urrea connects with his mother and WWII-era Clubmobile history in new novel
Author Luis Alberto Urrea’s latest novel was inspired by his mother’s experiences in World War II. She operated a Red Cross Clubmobile.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: These farms raise thousands of butterflies and find ways to promote pollinator preservation
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how butterfly farmers and breeders are working to raise awareness about habitat loss.
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Best of: Illinois’ history with slavery and its links to the present
The 21st was joined by a panel of historical researchers to discuss impact of votes to allow slavery in Illinois, the debate surrounding them, and the region’s long history of slavery still resonates two centuries later.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Why some health experts are worried after Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what the country's largest protestant group's vote opposing In Vitro Fertilization could mean for reproductive choice across the U.S.