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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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Camryn Proctor and Emily Antonacci, members of emily the band perform inside the Illinois Public Media studios. — Christine Hatfield/IPM News

The 21st Show

March 13, 2025

Central Illinois indie alt-pop group emily the band premieres new music

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woman speaking at podium surrounded by other lawmakers — Andrew Adams/Capitol News Illinois

The 21st Show

March 13, 2025

IL Latino Lawmakers unhappy with Pritzker’s plan to cut healthcare for Immigrant Adults

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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?

Central Illinois indie alt-pop group emily the band premieres new music

IL Latino Lawmakers unhappy with Pritzker’s plan to cut healthcare for Immigrant Adults