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Rebecca Clark (left) has been the Illinois State Fair Manager since 2022.

The 21st Show

August 09, 2024

Inside the Illinois State Fair: A conversation with manager Rebecca Clark

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Host Brian Mackey attended the Illinois State Fair to talk to Jerry Costello ll (left), the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. — Photo courtesy of Brian Mackey and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture site

The 21st Show

August 09, 2024

Discussing the future of Illinois agriculture with director Jerry Costello II

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The 217 Today Podcast

August 09, 2024

217 Today: A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a measure in Illinois that would transform how the state funds higher education.

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Students walk on the north side of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Main Quad. — Emily Hays / Illinois Public Media

The 21st Show

August 08, 2024

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers incentives amid overflow of students

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Aerial application of pesticides near a neighborhood. — Photo courtesy of Martin Kemper

The 21st Show

August 08, 2024

Studies show herbicide drift is threatening Illinois trees and plants

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Tobi Ajayi, 14, is one of the campers. He said the camp provides him with much needed bonding and socialization time. — Elizabeth Gabriel / Side Effects Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

August 08, 2024

217 Today: Summer camp built for kids with sickle cell brings social connection and fun

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a Midwest summer camp built for children with sickle cell disease.

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Gopnik alongside his new book, — Photo of Gopnik from Brigitte Lacombe.

The 21st Show

August 07, 2024

Adam Gopnik’s pursuit of happiness

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Organizer Hatem Abudayyeh spoke for the Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention after a June 6 court hearing downtown in a lawsuit seeking a march route near the convention. Abudayyeh says he sees few differences between the major U.S. parties when it comes to their Gaza policies. He says if Democrats lose the upcoming presidential election it’s only on them. — Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times

The 217 Today Podcast

August 07, 2024

217 Today: Could pro-Palestinian march on the DNC help Trump? Protesters say it’s not their problem.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some Democrats are worried a protest planned to take place near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could play into Donald Trump’s hands.

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A pile of peanuts — Patrick Sison / AP Photo

The 21st Show

August 06, 2024

Pediatrician explains why giving infants peanuts may prevent allergies later

A Northwestern study found that parents are less likely to be informed about the newest guidance from pediatrics on how to help their children avoid developing peanut allergies.

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