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217 Today: Local food advocates try to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how food advocates are trying to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs.
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.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 10 – Apr. 13
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: How Trump’s tariffs could threaten construction and housing affordability in Champaign-Urbana
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why economists worry that recent tariffs could drive up housing prices in central Illinois.
217 Today: Chicago Fulbright scholar ‘embarrassed to be American’ after Trump cut funding for her work in Africa
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a Chicago Fulbright scholar sees firsthand how President Trump's efforts to slash government spending are changing how the world sees Americans.
217 Today: There’s a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it’s complex
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about proposed bills introduced this year in Congress that seek to restrict what SNAP recipients can buy.
217 Today: How a hidden box of love letters became a historical memoir of WWII
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new memoir from local author Larry Schnell that explores the little-known role of music in war.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 03 – Apr. 06
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Champaign County in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend celebrates its sixteenth year in April
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what goes into preparing for the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend and what it means for the community.
217 Today: Thousands of deceased donor kidneys are discarded. This organization hopes to revive them
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new Midwest-based organization trying to revive thousands of deceased donor kidneys that were discarded last year.
217 Today: Midwest light pollution kills migrating birds, but scientists know how you can help
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Midwest light pollution kills migrating birds and how people can help prevent it.