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217 Today: Tuesday January 12, 2021
In today's deep dive, supply chain issues and logistical challenges are causing the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois to move slower than expected.
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: Monday January 11, 2021
In today’s deep dive, on January 6, a mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol Building. Teachers watched the insurrection unfold and wondered, “How am I supposed to explain this tomorrow in class?” We’ll find out how some teachers are discussing last week’s insurrection at the U-S Capitol with their students.
217 Today: Friday January 8, 2021
In today's deep dive, political commentator and bestselling author Jonathan Alter offers his perspective on this week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
217 Today: Thursday, January 7, 2021
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a mural on the southwest side of Chicago that honors essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
217 Today: Wednesday January 6, 2021
In today’s deep dive, during several years of tit-for-tat tariffs, farmers had a response to the government’s bailout money: Trade Not Aid. Harvest Public Media explores what could be the next catch phrase from agriculture.
217 Today: Tuesday January 5, 2021
In today’s deep dive, one of the few downstate Democrats in the Illinois Senate has resigned to take a position in Governor JB Pritzker’s administration.
217 Today: Monday January 4, 2021
In today’s deep dive, a glass of water is supposed to be clear, but in small, rural towns that’s often not the case. Harvest Public Media looks into how small towns struggle to keep their water clean.
217 Today Special Episode: Somi
In one of Brian Moline's favorite interviews of 2020, Grammy-nominated vocalist and composer Somi discusses her most recent album, and her short film project.
217 Today: Wednesday December 23, 2020
In today’s deep dive, some emergency rooms report seeing a surge of patients in mental health crisis during the pandemic
217 Today: Tuesday December 22, 2020
In today' deep dive, for many Midwestern states, this was the first year of legal hemp production. And while challenges persist, many remain hopeful for the crop’s future.