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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: State Farm reports strong growth — and shares some of it with policyholders
State Farm is sharing some of its profits with policyholders after having success last year.
217 Today: Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul brings new growth to central Illinois’ film industry
The story behind the new Flyover movie studios in Rantoul. The studio launched only a few years ago – but it’s already being recognized by state leaders for bringing notable economic growth to Illinois.
217 Today: The 21st Show sought interviews with all 16 candidates for U.S. senator from Illinois. Listen to them here
There's a crowded field of candidates running for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat this year. Immigration enforcement has been a top issue in the race. We'll hear from Democrats and Republicans vying to succeed outgoing U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 26 – Mar. 1
The Hip Hop Convene, Romeo and Juliet, featuring IPM's very own Morning Edition host, A Night at the Art Museum, A Black History Gala and of course...live music.
217 Today: Immigrants in McLean County seeking legal pathway face ‘a different kind of fear’
Immigrants with asylum cases are missing their court hearings in higher numbers - and that's leading to MORE deportation orders.
217 Today: Rev. Jesse Jackson looks back at some of his famous speeches
We’ll hear archival audio of Reverend Jesse Jackson looking back at some of his famous speeches.
217 Today: Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists. After cancellation and a year of court battles, the future’s uncertain.
Schools in Illinois were expecting to receive millions of dollars to hire more mental health professionals before the Trump administration cancelled those grants. We'll take a look at how that's impacting schools in the northern part of the state.
217 Today: It’s eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a northern Illinois state park home
During the winter, Illinois is home to the largest population of eagles in the continental U.S. But the national bird didn't always have such a large presence in the state.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 19 – Feb. 22
A celebration of queer art, a meet and greet with local authors, an interactive world full of dinosaurs and, of course, live music.
