The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, a closer look at the Republican primary in the 15th Congressional District between incumbents Rodney Davis and Mary Miller.

In today's deep dive, sickle cell patients face a double whammy: systemic racism and a crippling disease.

In today's deep dive, bison meat is lean, but the animals are hard to raise. That's why some producers are raising Beefalo, a hybrid of buffalo and cattle.

In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the new PDSA learning model one Illinois middle school is using with promising results. 

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how experts from Chicago’s Field Museum recently traveled to Rockford to band three peregrine falcon chicks who were born on top of the former Rockford Register Star building

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a new mental health crisis line is set to go live across the country this July. Although call centers are preparing for the spike in calls, there are not enough workers to take on the influx.  

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a visit from a Chicago rap duo to a Champaign school taught students how to compose music and believe in themselves. Editor's note: Illinois plans to spend $500 million on broadband.

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how three Republican candidates for the 13th Illinois Congressional District are modeling their campaign after former President Trump, while one is choosing a more bipartisan track.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how pandemic alcohol use has accelerated health trends already taking place in the Midwest.

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a school in St. Louis is implementing bilingual education to benefit students who are learning English. The district administrators said the class has boosted students' confidence and academic performance.