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The 21st Show

For decades, we've known Black drivers in Illinois get pulled over at rates higher than white drivers. A new analysis from the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, along with WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, has found those disparities extend to the state's public college campuses, too.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, a new song explores former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s grip on power as he awaits sentencing.

The 21st Show

We talk with the organizers of Rockford's South Main Mercado, which takes place this Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

The 21st Show

How did education across Illinois fare in the budget? We asked the correspondent for an Illinois based education focused news service. We also covered President Trump's attempt to claw back money for foreign aid and public broadcasting, a new travel ban and Japan's Nippon Steel investing in US Steel and what that means for Granite City's steel mill.

The 21st Show

Our Friday, June 5, 2025 Reporter Roundtable covering stories making headlines in Springfield, including the latest on the Chatham afterschool crash and new plans to business in downtown booming. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, the Illinois General Assembly's spring session has come to an end. State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills, but they also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend.

The 21st Show

What happens when money is deducted from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to in part, fund subsidies for farmers?  What does that mean for Illinois? The state is a leading producer of soybeans, corn, and more — ranking fifth nationally in the exportation of agricultural products to other countries.

The 21st Show

President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" calls for big cuts to social welfare programs including Medicaid. How will this impact Illinoisans? 

The 217 Today Podcast

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

The head of an organization that advocates for the state's utility consumers gives her take on why electric rates are increasing, what it means across Illinois and what people can do to keep their rates low.