CLC Connects is the ultimate podcast for expert insights and context on a variety of topics of interest in Lake County. Produced by the College of Lake County and hosted by Jessey Prugh, this show features in-depth conversations with leading experts who share their knowledge and expertise on a range of subjects. From local news and events to business and education, CLC Connects delivers valuable information to help you stay informed and connected. Tune in now to stay up-to-date on everything ...
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Many Lake Forest residents have concerns about the accuracy, tone and tenor of language recently published or endorsed by the Lake Forest Caucus, appearing in campaign material and expressed by those advancing false narratives on social and podcast platforms. In the absence of trust and transparency, we recognized the need to create a place for fact based information that is not tied to any agenda and where residents can advocate for leadership that represents all of Lake Forest.
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American politics from a Heartland perspective. Always dedicated to the people doing the work and helping lift up voices across the often forgotten middle of the map, and highlight the "flyover" country stories that legacy media and coastal voices miss. Host opinions are their own and do not reflect employers or other organizations. Opinions expressed may be for conversational and debate purposes only. Shows include intentional satire for effect. Hosts are Adam Sommer, a lawyer and family ma ...
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The reality of a tennis player is harsh. It isn't filled with million dollar mansions or sports cars like everyone thinks it is. A lot of pros go into the negative with their finances each year in order to live out their dream. The purpose of this podcast is to show you the challenges that many tennis players face on their way to going pro. Having been playing tennis for 6 years and learned about 90% of what I know about tennis from Youtube, I managed to get a tennis scholarship at the Colle ...
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Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how one school in Illinois provides free meals for its students.By The 217 Today Podcast
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October 7, 2024 | Midwest Races Shifting Blue; Abortion Stays Central; Harris Building Lead
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TALKIN’ POLITICS Cook political Midwest races: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AXeZAkcuJTPPoCMTZZR2gH_02Po6rMac/view?usp=drive_link Iowa polling: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/house/2024/iowa/ Danforth blames Hawley: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/10/04/jack-danforth-blames-josh-hawley-for-missourians-losing-out-on-radiation-com…
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217 Today: Artist traci kato-kiriyama reflects on trauma, healing and collective care during U of I residency
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with a multidisciplinary artist as they reflect on why it’s important to share our stories and not hold back emotion.By The 217 Today Podcast
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October 4, 2024 | "He Resorted To Crimes" Special Counsel Filing; Tina Peters (MAGA Clerk) Sentenced; Missouri Check In
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Special Counsel Filing: https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/73357920e3c8d739/8fc8bfd0-full.pdf In a new poll from NPR 58% of Americans are concerned about voter fraud in 2024, with 86% of Republicans saying they are very concerned about voter fraud. https://www.npr.org/2024/10/03/nx-s1-5130284/election-concerns-voter-fraud-trump-har…
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217 Today: A year into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Jewish college students struggle to find a shared home on campus
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the deaths of more than 40,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis over the past year have drawn out deep divisions among Jewish college students.By The 217 Today Podcast
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In today's deep dive, we'll learn how climate change has impacted Lake Michigan in Chicago.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Build your welding career with Karsten Illg
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In this episode of CLC Connects, Jessey sits down with Karsten Illg, A College of Lake County welding instructor and department chair, to explore the world of welding. Karsten shares his insights on how to get started in a welding career, why manufacturing is a rewarding industry, and how welding offers both stability and growth potential. We also …
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217 Today: More college students are struggling to get enough food. What schools are doing about it
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what some colleges are doing to help students who are struggling to get enough food.By The 217 Today Podcast
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September 30, 2024 | Missouri State House 54 - Eric Stevens (D)
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Eric Stevens - Website and info @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today! JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the book ban law that was passed in Illinois last year.By The 217 Today Podcast
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2024 Presidential Prediction: Adam's Electoral College "Non-Model" Analysis
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Read the full post here: https://theheartlandcollective.com/ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today! JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversati…
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217 Today: Want to know a police officer’s job history? There’s a new tool for that from Invisible Institute
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new tool launched by the Invisible Institute that shows the employment history of police officers.By The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: Immigration advocate says bill to stop Illinois non-citizens from voting is unnecessary and harmful
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an immigration advocate's opinion on a bill proposed by a conservative lawmaker from central Illinois.By The 217 Today Podcast
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the experience of a high school counselor who helped students navigate college admissions last school year.By The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: 11th annual Immigrant Welcome Awards celebrates the work of community members in Champaign County
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with one of this year's Immigrant Welcome Award winners about their work with The Immigration Project.By The 217 Today Podcast
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September 23, 2024 | It's Harris' Race To Lose
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TALKING POLITICS Quick Hits: Missouri execution set for 9/24 on Williams https://missouriindependent.com/2024/09/20/if-courts-fail-to-intervene-missouri-governor-must-halt-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams/ DNA evidence shows it is impossible for Williams to have committed the crime, his conviction was built on jail informants and little to no ph…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how farmers are using prairie strips to improve their soil and water quality.By The 217 Today Podcast
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September 20, 2024 | Billboards and Blue Dots in Warren County, MO
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How to help: Email warrencomodems@gmail.com to see how you can help. The Warren County Democrats are contracting for the billboard. Please Venmo your donation to them & include: 1) billboard 2) your full name 3) your address 4) your occupation 5) your age. I appreciate you giving them all that info as they need it for their MEC reports. The billboa…
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In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some farmers are suing Tyson Farms.By The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some say there are not enough policies to protect crisis counselors.By The 217 Today Podcast
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James Lumber Center for Performing Arts is another CLC gem, right in our backyard. This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Alisa Baum, director of the JLC. She gives us a preview of the upcoming season and we listen to many of the artists who will be performing over the next few months. You can get tickets for any of these performances by visiti…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a law pending in Springfield that will ensure workers in hospital operating rooms are accredited.By The 217 Today Podcast
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In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Champaign police chief Timothy Tyler about the impact of violence on the community and officers.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Sena and Adam talk about Trump, because right now that's the story, and its not a good one. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWO…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how a state review committee has standardized testing and how teachers use test data to help students.By The 217 Today Podcast
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a Midwest Newsroom investigation that found shipment delays have led to many birds dying in transit.By The 217 Today Podcast
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about climate change and water scarcity in the Midwest and Great Plains.By The 217 Today Podcast
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2024 Debate: Certified Pet Meat Free + Taylor Swift Endorses Harris
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Sean and Adam react to the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump of September 10, 2024@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NET…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn if there are ways people can lower their carbon footprint while still eating meat.By The 217 Today Podcast
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new data that found supportive romantic partners can lead to better mental and physical health for breast cancer survivors.By The 217 Today Podcast
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September 9, 2024 | The "Facts" Of Life, Missouri Abortion Amendment, Harris Raises 3x Trump In August
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Quick one: Missouri abortion amendment 3 has a set back in court ruling, let’s understand where it is in reality Circuit judge, newly appointed, Limbaugh - yes, very much related Would technically then go to Mo WD, I tweeted it would to to MO SCT and that was me skipping a step because the timeline is condenses so I don’t expect the WD issue an opi…
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217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts celebrates latest season with opening night party
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the Assistant Director for Programming and Engagement at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts about what audiences can expect this upcoming season.By The 217 Today Podcast
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September 6, 2024 | Down Ballot Races and Upward Momentum
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Contest every race: https://www.contesteveryrace.com/ Article: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-score/2024/09/03/down-ballot-democrats-aim-to-kick-out-election-deniers-00177058 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (n…
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217 Today: Before killing Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson had a case thrown out after bringing charges with no evidence. Departments kept hiring him
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a joint investigation between IPM News and the Invisible Institute about former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson’s history of credibility issues.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Going (back) to the dentist with Julie Boldt
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9/3/24 edit: This episode is a rerun, but the information is still very relevant. Today we're shining a spotlight on a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of our overall health—dental hygiene. With us is a special guest, Julie Boldt, dental hygiene expert, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Julie is here to help us over…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge and the new vaccines approved by the FDA.By The 217 Today Podcast
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September 4, 2024 | Antitrust, Google, and The Future of Journalism
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Lee Hepner, Senior Legal Counsel American Economic Liberties Project "How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism" Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-ABBTNlf0CQ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean…
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the disappearance of 25-year-old Illinois State grad student Jelani Day.By The 217 Today Podcast
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A Conversation with Lake Forest College President Jill Baren
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Dr. Jill M. Baren. In July of 2022, Dr. Baren was appointed the fourteenth president of Lake Forest College. Lake Forest College was founded in 1857 and is home to nearly 1600 students. Last year the Wall Street Journal rated Lake Forest College the top liberal arts college in the Midwest. Dr. Baren is a medical doctor, educator, and researcher, wh…
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217 Today: Federal pandemic relief funding for schools is ending. How has it impacted Illinois schools?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn federal pandemic relief funding for schools is ending and how it might impact Illinois schools.By The 217 Today Podcast
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