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217 Today: Big box grocers dominate some markets. That impacts small grocers and food deserts
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about some of the challenges independent grocers face in low-income areas and food deserts.
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217 Today: Ahead of her retirement, Champaign City Manager Dorothy David reflects on 30 years of service
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Dorothy David as she reflects on her tenure in Champaign.
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217 Today: Illinois DCFS director cites progress, says more changes are needed
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about the department's progress and future changes.
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217 Today: Women are a growing segment of hunters. But keeping them in the sport remains a challenge
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the barriers women face as they try to break into the sport of hunting.
The 21st Show
Rating the 10 finalists for Illinois’ new flag
The contest to redo the Illinois state flag is down to 10 finalists. We’ll review them with Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association and one of the world’s foremost experts on flag design.
The 21st Show
RFK Jr.‘s war on corn syrup could target Trump voters in central Illinois
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Among Kennedy's targets is corn syrup and other products of American agribusiness. That could pit him against companies such as ADM — and the many Trump voters who work for ADM here in Illinois.