The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll travel to western Kansas to see how some smaller companies are bringing high speed internet to remote areas.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a primary matchup between two incumbent Republicans in the race for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District. 

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some hospitals are moving away from factoring a patient’s race into measurements used to inform patient care.

In today's deep dive, we’ll get details on the latest section of the Kickapoo Rail Trail which is expected to be finished by September

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the grain, kernza, and why some people think it could be a solution to feed more people in a warming climate.

In today's deep dive, we head to Kentucky to see how overturning Roe v. Wade would affect people in that state as well as Illinois just to its north.

In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the complex language barriers some pregnant people in Champaign County can face and how advocates are trying to overcome them.

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look back at the life and career of former U.S. Representative Tim Johnson who died Monday at the age of 75. 

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how recent downpours haven't been enough to erase drought conditions across the Great Plains. 

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the problem of gun violence in Champaign-Urbana and how it affects how safe residents feel.