Central Illinois Black Manosphere
What is the Black manosphere? And how does it impact conversations around masculinity, relationships and community?
High early voting turnout ahead of Urbana’s Primary Election on Feb. 25
With Urbana’s Primary Election just days away, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons says that nearly half of expected voters have already cast their ballots through early voting or mail-in options. More than 1,500 people had voted early as of Wednesday morning.
217 Today: Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey to close out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a Grammy-award-winning artist Isaiah Sharkey about his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Tarantulas take over at the 42nd Insect Fear Film Festival
The 42nd annual Insect Fear Film Festival takes place this Saturday at Foellinger Auditorium in Urbana, and its feature bug this year is the tarantula.
Illinois’ win streak ends with a loss against UCLA 55-70
Illinois look to end their final trip of the regular season on a positive note. They will go against No. 4 USC on Sunday afternoon at Galen Center.
One-on-One with NAACP’s Karen Boykin-Towns ahead of 2025 Image Awards
Illinois Soul’s David Pierce spoke with Karen Boykin-Towns, who is the Vice Chair for NAACP’s Board of Directors and Co-Executive Producer of the show about what viewers can expect to see on this joy-filled night.
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
A Trump loyalist who has fiercely criticized the agency he will now lead, Patel will inherit an FBI gripped by turmoil as the Justice Department over the past month has forced out a group of senior bureau officials and made a highly unusual demand for the names of thousands of agents who participated in investigations related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Rantoul board moves forward with downtown street construction, new public plaza
Several streets will be removed and repaved with new infrastructure, and a new plaza will also be installed on a vacant lot downtown.
Illinois DMV makes Real ID push as May 7 deadline nears
The Secretary of State’s Office has added thousands of appointments to get the IDs, with only 30% of Illinoisans having obtained them.
Danville puts Superintendent on administrative leave for continuing to work remotely after threat
The school board voted unanimously to put Geddis on paid administrative leave, which would block Geddis’ access to work laptop, phone and key fob.
217 Today: Recapping Pritzker’s seventh budget address
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to an analysis and recap of Pritzker’s seventh budget address — and a look at the upcoming art and entertainment coming to the Champaign-Urbana area.
Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey to close out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month
Renowned guitarist and singer Isaiah Sharkey closes out Uncorked with Illinois Soul for Black History Month.
Black, Latino lawmakers criticize Pritzker’s proposed budget
Republicans take issue with governor’s rhetoric, spending growth.
Recapping Pritzker’s seventh budget address
The 21st Show provided live coverage of the address along with analysis from two policy experts as well as a special rebroadcast of the speech.
Pritzker proposes $2B in spending growth without new income or service taxes
Budgeting office says global outlook has changed since previous $3.2B deficit estimate.