217 Today: Champaign-Urbana chancellor talks about federal funding cuts and his new office decor
In today’s deep dive, class is back in session at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a new chancellor is on campus.
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‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdown
On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive similar treatment to Washington, D.C., where 2,000 troops have been deployed. City officials and advocates, meanwhile, slammed Trump’s threats and emphasized drops in violent crime in Chicago.
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A Dialogue with Jelani Day’s mother, four years after his disappearance
Jelani Day, a Danville native who was studying speech pathology at Illinois State University, disappeared on August 24, 2021. His remains were recovered from the Illinois River. His mother spoke with “The 21st Show” host Brian Mackey.
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Pritzker announces ‘first of its kind’ legal hotline for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans
Illinois Pride Connect will come online Monday, offering advice on health care access, identifying documents, housing, government benefits and safety concerns.
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Government | Health | Politics
University of Illinois student activism leads to statewide campus abortion law
Student activists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are celebrating after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new state law they helped enact.
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Public voices opposition to proposed service changes at OSF Healthcare’s Heart of Mary Medical Center
OSF plans to expand behavioral healthcare at its Urbana facility — but multiple community members said they were concerned with the proposal to shift some specialty services to other locations.
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Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media
The measure was spurred by a former official’s lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times in 2021.
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‘Here for the audience and nobody else’: NPR’s Michel Martin discusses career, importance of public media
NPR Morning Edition host talks early hours and the importance of public media with IPM’s Kimberly Schofield.
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217 Today: How tattoo removal could give some incarcerated Illinoisans a blank slate
In today’s deep dive, tattoo removal programs could help people in Illinois prisons and jails find a fresh start.
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly talks with the 21st Show about her bid for U.S. Senate
Kelly, who was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, shared her positions on immigration, healthcare, foreign conflicts and winning over younger voters.
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Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes
Governor Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.
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Clean water advocates say new law will protect drinking water from PFAS contamination
The PFAS Reduction Act will phase out the use of manufactured per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, by 2032.
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Local Palestinian Americans welcome Pritzker’s support on Senate resolution to block arms sales to Israel
Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” this month, Pritzker said the measure would send “the right kind of a message” to Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 21 – Aug. 27
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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How tattoo removal could give some incarcerated Illinoisans a blank slate
This tattoo program is part of JUST of DuPage, a faith-affiliated non-profit that partners with DuPage County to prepare people incarcerated at the jail for their re-entry into society. Artists and technicians from outside companies visit the detention facility for free tattoo removal and cover-up sessions.
