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217 Today: Former Saturday Night Live cast member fuses comedy, music for Krannert performance
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a former Saturday Night Live cast member coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this week.
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: Health care professionals grapple with a burnout crisis
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how hospitals are trying to support workers who are feeling burned out.
217 Today: Mental health is an issue in the veterinary field. But misconceptions can cloud the narrative
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the mental health stress veterinary professionals face and what may cause it.
217 Today: Wars can give rise to disease outbreaks. This poses potential risk to public health in the U.S. too
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how wars overseas can still impact public health locally.
217 Today: Midwest weather experts want to talk about climate change, but they face pushback
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the tough conditions facing climate science communicators.
217 Today: The University of Illinois SHIELD saliva test company is winding down
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what the team behind the COVID-19 saliva tests at the University of Illinois learned while it plans to close this winter.
217 Today: The rich history behind pumpkin and sweet potato pies
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one Thanksgiving pie over another.
217 Today: As Chicago struggles to shelter migrants, neighboring Oak Park steps in
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a Western Chicago suburb trying to help with Chicago’s migrant crisis.
217 Today: Trans Americans are fleeing to Illinois. Here’s why
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Illinois’s efforts to protect trans rights.
217 Today: Alana Banks made history as the first Black, transgender woman on a school board in the United States. How is she doing now?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Alana Banks, the first Black and transgender woman elected to a school board in the country two years ago.