The 21st Show in Vermilion County: Why are young people leaving small towns in Illinois?
Left to right is Jodie Ingram, Victoria Boothe, Dawn Nasser speak with The 21st Show on July 10, 2025. Jose Zepeda/IPM News
On the Friday, July 11, 2025 edition of The 21st Show, we took our program on the road to Vermilion County, which sits on the Illinois/Indiana border. We talked to a panel of students about why they are less likely to stay in the small communities where they grew up. It's something we've heard before in Carbondale and Peoria. Our conversation took place at Danville Area Community College.
Guests:
Victoria Boothe, Jodie Ingram, Dawn Nasser and Alexis Simmons