The 217 Today Podcast

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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Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy released a report last week showing that phosphorus and nitrogen pollution have gone up 35% and 13% respectively, compared to baseline numbers. — Dana Cronin/Illinois Newsroom

September 24, 2021

217 Today: Friday, Sept. 24, 2021

In today's deep dive, Illinois has a plan in place to reduce farm runoff, in an effort to improve water quality locally and downstream. But it’s not working.

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September 23, 2021

217 Today: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

In today's deep dive, we get an update on the investigation of the disappearance of Illinois State University graduate student and Danville native Jelani Day.

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September 22, 2021

217 Today: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

In today's deep dive, a conversation with Brown University economist Emily Oster, who has written extensively about decision making during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Merhan Omran (right) with her mother Sara Ismail, who traveled to the U.S. from Egypt for the COVID-19 vaccine. — Courtesy of Merhan Omran

September 21, 2021

217 Today: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021

In today's deep dive, COVID-19 vaccines are plentiful in the United States, but not in many other parts of the world. That's leading some people to take extreme measures to get a shot.

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Speakers at the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center event unveiling the new Champaign County Welcoming Plan on Sept. 15, 2021 (from left to right): John Matanda, Chris Garcia and Carly McCrory-McKay — Courtesy of the University YMCA

September 20, 2021

217 Today: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

In today's deep dive, the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center has released a plan outlining steps the community can take to better meet the needs of immigrants.

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