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217 Today: Enter a classroom using virtual reality in higher education
In today's deep dive, we’ll take you inside a classroom at Northern Illinois University that’s using virtual reality.
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: Gas stoves are feeling the heat after study shows link to asthma
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the relationship between gas stoves and childhood asthma.
217 Today: New reproductive health clinic to open in Champaign
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new reproductive health clinic opening in Champaign this month
217 Today: Supreme Court ruling could reduce wetland protections
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the state of wetlands in the Midwest now and in the future.
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.
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?