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217 Today: People who are incarcerated can face retaliation when they report staff sexual misconduct
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how people who are incarcerated can face retaliation when they report staff sexual misconduct.
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: Demand for broadband increased during the pandemic, but many rural areas still lack it
In today's deep dive, Paul Cronin, the CEO of i3 Broadband, talks about increased demand for broadband service during the pandemic and the challenges of bringing broadband to rural areas.
217 Today: A nurse reflects on starting her career during the COVID-19 pandemic one year later
In today's deep dive, we'll check in with a nurse one year after graduating from nursing school and starting her career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
217 Today: New community news outlets fill the void of local news coverage in the Midwest
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new community news outlets that are popping up to help fill the void in areas where local news options are scarce.
217 Today: Monoclonal antibodies can help treat COVID-19 but don’t replace vaccines, according to medical expert
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about monoclonal antibodies, which are used to treat and prevent COVID-19.
217 Today: Reduced contact tracing leaves people who test positive confused about what to do next
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about confusion happening throughout the state because of reduced contact tracing and a lack of guidance from health officials.
217 Today: Definitions of ‘rural’ stop many small towns from getting grant money
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the definition of the word “rural” has lasting consequences for small towns across the country.
217 Today: Danville pastor encourages people to get vaccinated after losing his wife to COVID-19
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a Danville pastor who is encouraging others to get the COVID vaccine after the virus took the life of his wife last summer.
217 Today: Local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award winner advocates for formerly incarcerated people
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from James Corbin II -- one of the honorees at this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration coming up on Sunday.
217 Today: Additional federal money is coming for abandoned mine sites
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about abandoned mines across Illinois and how federal money could help mitigate and redevelop these sites.
