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217 Today: New Urbana bakery celebrates Mexican, Latin-American culture
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new Urbana bakery that reflects Mexican and Latin-American culture.
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: A preview of Sinfonia da Camera’s Saturday night concert
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Saturday night’s concert from Sinfonia da Camera at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
217 Today: Illinois assault weapons ban faces legal challenges
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the legal issues surrounding Illinois’ new assault weapons ban.
217 Today: New sensors to track workplace injuries raise privacy concerns
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about research into workplace injuries, how it could help prevent them in the future, and possible privacy concerns.
217 Today: Planned Parenthood policy advocate reflects on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a policy advocate at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region who will talk about the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the current state of reproductive rights.
217 Today: Does public school desegregation help close achievement gaps?
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from four professors who answer the question: does desegregation work in public schools?
217 Today: Why violence is increasing in Illinois’ K-12 schools
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the increase in violence in Illinois’ K-12 schools over the past few years.
217 Today: Why are University of Illinois Chicago faculty on strike?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about why University of Illinois Chicago faculty have walked out of classrooms during a strike.
217 Today: What’s behind the huge cost increase for eggs?
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the huge increase in the cost of eggs.
217 Today: Obstacles prevent many craft cannabis growers from opening
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why craft cannabis growers in Illinois need to be ready to go by March 1, but most of them still can’t even get financing to start building facilities.