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217 Today: Friday March 12, 2021
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear about the new Rantoul Family Sports Complex, scheduled to open next month on the village’s west side. Rantoul officials hope it will bring much needed economic development.
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: Thursday March 11, 2021
In today’s deep dive, this month marks one year since widespread COVID-19 shutdowns began across the country. We’ll take a look back at the past year with some sounds of the pandemic from Side Effects Public Media.
217 Today: Wednesday March 10, 2021
In today’s deep dive, a Champaign Unit 4 teacher was recently named a finalist for the Illinois Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award. She talks with Illinois Newsroom's Education Reporter Lee Gaines about the challenges and successes of teaching during the pandemic.
217 Today: Tuesday March 9, 2021
In today’s deep dive, the story of Mayra Ramirez, in her own words. The 28-year-old was the first U.S. COVID-19 patient to receive a double lung transplant.
217 Today: Monday March 8, 2021
In today’s deep dive, a deeply divided country makes it harder for social studies teachers to do their jobs. Illinois Newsroom's education reporter Lee Gaines takes us into the classroom.
217 Today: Friday March 5, 2021
In today’s deep dive, one part of the COVID relief package being debatedin the US Senate today is $350 billion for state and local governments. We hear from a University of Illinois researcher who says this money is necessary.
217 Today: Thursday March 4, 2021
In today’s deep dive, Iowa is now weeks into distributing the coronavirus vaccine to residents who are 65 or older. With vaccine demand still far outstripping supply, many Iowans are frustrated by being unable to get an appointment.
217 Today: Wednesday March 3, 2021
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from Paul Mensah with Pfizer in St. Louis. He led a team that developed the company’s COVID-19 vaccine.
217 Today: Tuesday March 2, 2021
In today's deep dive, after summer camps throughout Illinois were canceled last year because of COVID-19, leaders are hopeful they’ll get to welcome kids back this summer.
217 Today: Monday March 1, 2021
In today's deep dive, anyone who lacks health insurance has until mid-May to sign up for options offered through the Affordable Care Act.