217 Today: Local Muslims and Arabs have anxiety and aspirations for a second Trump term
In today’s deep dive, we will look at how local Arabs and Muslims are viewing a second Trump administration and the conflict in the Middle East.
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IVF patients in Illinois worry, feel uncertain about access and treatments as Trump returns to office
Donald Trump said that he would protect access to IVF and require insurance companies to expand coverage, but some advocates and IVF patients in Illinois have mixed emotions and feelings as a new Republican-led administration takes control later this month.
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Lawmakers pass nursing home retaliation bill as lame-duck session wraps up in Springfield
A bill cleared the Illinois House 89-16 late Monday, following a 48-2 Senate vote on Sunday, paving the way for more civil suits against nursing homes accused of punishing residents or employees for reporting complaints about facilities.
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Trans community fears losing access to gender-affirming care as Trump makes comeback
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st show discusses how the transgender community and providers who provide gender-affirming care are preparing for another Trump presidency.
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Reproductive rights advocates concerned about access to abortion and contraceptives under Trump
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st Show discusses what abortion and reproductive care providers and officials in Illinois are doing to prepare for another Trump administration.
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State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois’s protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare on the 21st show as a new administration takes over.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 09 – Jan. 12
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, January 9 Writers in the Round Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana Details: Songwriters will…
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Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday with bipartisan support.
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Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Surprise testimony offers window into ex-speaker’s famously closed world.
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How Donald Trump’s tariffs have — and could — affect Illinois agriculture
For his second term, Trump proposed various tariffs on the campaign trail and after his election, including a 60% tariff increase on Chinese imports and an additional 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.
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Qué hacen las familias de Illinois para prepararse ante el temor de ser deportadas durante el segundo mandato de Trump
Las escuelas de la zona y organizaciones sin fines de lucro han estado organizando talleres para ayudar a las familias indocumentadas a aprender sobre sus derechos y qué hacer si son cuestionados.
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217 Today: How Donald Trump’s tariffs have — and could — affect Illinois agriculture
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Donald Trump’s tariffs have—and could—affect Illinois agriculture.
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VIDEO: Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at the US Capitol, where he will lie in state
The remains of former President Jimmy Carter arrive in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, where he will be honored with a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol before lying in state through Thursday morning.
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Looking at proposed changes to Medicaid under incoming Trump administration
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st Show discusses proposed changes to Medicaid under President Trump and how Illinois’ Medicaid recipients may be affected.
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Dissecting Trump’s proposals for education policies
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, the 21st show takes a look at President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals for education policy.
