With about three months to go until election day, what is the state of election security and integrity — in America and in Illinois?
Is election security at risk in Illinois?
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The 21st Show
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Illinois' statewide public radio talk show and podcast. Hosted by @BrianMackey.com. Stream live at 11 a.m. Monday-Thursday on http://21stShow.org.
A project by the @chicago.suntimes.com takes a deep dive into the connection between Illinois and Lithuania.
From Illinois to Lithuania: Tracing a small Eastern European country’s deep local ties
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Two journalists from @chicagotribune.com discuss criticism that Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch is facing in the Harry Benton case.
What the Illinois House speaker knew about a colleague’s harassment allegations — and when
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Over the next few months, The Last Picture House in Davenport is holding monthly screenings of films that highlight Latino culture.
Quad Cities film festival celebrates Latino culture and history
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A joint investigation between @chicago.suntimes.com, @wbez.org, and the @themarshallproject.org looks into the more than 70 fires set at the Joliet Treatment Center in the past three years.
How one Illinois prison is handling cases of serious mental illness
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A state government reporter with @chicagotribune.com who has covered Choate Mental Health Center joins the program.
Why is a Southern Illinois mental health center laying off hundreds of workers?
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Don Tracy says he's "the right Republican" to win a statewide election in Illinois, something the party hasn't done in more than a decade. He's running for U.S. Senate, and he sat down earlier this week in our Urbana studios for an in-depth conversation. Watch here:
Illinois Republican Don Tracy makes his case in U.S. Senate race
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Don Tracy, the Republican candidate vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois, makes his case ahead of the general election in November.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy on Iran war, ‘extreme’ socialist ideas, and immigratio...
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At the turn of the 19th century, bicycling was a significant force in American life and the center of American cycling was arguably in Illinois. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9St5...
Book sheds light on unique history of bicycling in Illinois
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Illinois Public Media Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard and other environmental experts share their insight on the recent poor air quality in Illinois.
A deep dive into Canadian wildfires’ impact on air quality in Illinois
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State Department of Early Childhood Secretary Teresa Ramos discusses the childcare challenges in Illinois.
Secretary overseeing state department of early childhood discusses Illinois’ childcare challenges
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Illinois has an official state bee: The Black and Golden Bumblebee.
What is the state of bees across Illinois?
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In the major outbreak that now includes Illinois, iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms was identified as a likely source.
What to know about Cyclosporiasis outbreak
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From the Billy Goat to the Black Sox, the idea that the Cubs and White Sox were cursed is a key part of Illinois baseball lore. Author Addy Baird explores those stories and more in her new book, "The Magical Game." She joins us to talk about baseball's superstitions, rituals and more.
The true story of the Billy Goat Curse, and other tales of baseball magic
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This fall, Illinois voters in at least seven more counties will be asked whether they support splitting the state in two. We talk with NPR reporter Connor Towne O'Neill, who's covered the movement to make Cook County its own state.
Illinois without Cook County?
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Kevin Williams has spent decades reporting on the Amish and other people dedicated to simple living. He's written a memoir: "Not So Simple: My Adventures Among the Amish, Mennonites, Shakers, and Other Plain People." He joins us to talk about it.
Three decades chasing the Amish, Mennonites and the last Shakers
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Illinois farmers are filing for bankruptcy at a rate that's climbed for three years running. We break down what's happening.
Why more Illinois farmers are filing for bankruptcy
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After more than 30 years at the same central Illinois TV station, Jennifer Roscoe recently signed off from WCIA in Champaign. We talk with her about her career, changes in journalism through the decades, and what's next.
What she learned from 34 years in local TV news
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From "da Bears" in Chicago to "Hahvahd Yahd" in Boston, the way we talk shapes how the world hears us. Linguist Valerie Fridland dives into this in her new book "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents." She's with us for the latest installment of our video interview series.
The secret science behind your accent
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The stadium announcer for the Chicago Bulls, Bears and Fire is now lending his talents to World Cup games in Mexico. We talk with Champaign's Tim Sinclair about the experience.
The Illinois voice announcing World Cup games in Mexico
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The U.S. men's national team faces a must-win World Cup round-of-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight. We talk about the game, plus some other news in the world of soccer, with @amcalabrese.bsky.social of @meninred97.com.
It’s win-or-go-home time for the U.S. men’s team
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More than a dozen new laws take effect in Illinois today. @benszalinski.bsky.social with @capitolnewsil.bsky.social walks us through some of them, plus we'll catch up on a bit of the latest news in Illinois politics.
14 new Illinois laws take effect today
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Illinois has continued to strengthen its protections for LGBTQ people. Meanwhile, some of our next door neighbors have banned care for transgender youth and removed gender identity from civil rights laws. We talked today with LGBTQ leaders in those states about how these communities are doing.
As Pride Month ends, Midwest splits on LGBTQ rights
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Illinois is not taking part in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. The Peoria Riverfront Museum is representing the 21st state instead. We talk about that with its president and CEO.
Illinois skipped the Great American State Fair; Peoria stepped in
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Gambling is seemingly everywhere in Illinois these days ... and the state invests relatively little to help those who have gambling problems. We talk about that with @ctoner.bsky.social from @illinoisanswers.bsky.social and @maggiedough.bsky.social from @capitolnewsil.bsky.social.
The human cost of Illinois’ gambling boom
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Many of us were taught that Mary Lincoln was a spendthrift, a little crazy, and a drag on her husband's greatness. Journalist Lois Romano challenges all of it in a new biography of Abraham Lincoln's wife. "I think once a narrative is formed, it's really hard to shake it," according to Romano.
Mary Lincoln's reputation was written by men who hated her
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Technology developed by Illinois engineering professor Bill King has been incorporated into the cleats worn by soccer players at this year’s World Cup. We'll talk with him about how it was developed and how the same tech has also made its way into colon cancer surgery and automobile tires.
Illinois technology featured in World Cup soccer cleats
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Our drinking water has long had fluoride added in order to prevent tooth decay. But some states are banning it, and RFK Jr. is pushing the federal government in that direction. We’ll talk about the consequences of fluoride bans for our dental health.
What happens when fluoride is removed from the water supply?
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Illinois' aid-in-dying law is set to take effect in September. It’s meant to give terminally ill patients a medical way to end their lives. But opponents call it “assisted suicide,” and they’ve joined with disability advocates trying to block the law in court.
Disability advocates challenge Illinois ‘aid-in-dying’ law
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It’s been a wild couple weeks for severe weather in Illinois. We’ll talk with reporters who’ve covered the aftermath of storms in Effingham and Charleston. Then we will look at the bigger picture with a group of climate scientists.
What’s behind Illinois’ record year for tornadoes?
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