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217 Today: Illinois Democrats already hold a supermajority of state House seats. They want more.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Democratic leaders in Illinois hope to retain their supermajority as the election draws near.
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: Zakir Hussain pays tribute to late friend and musician
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Zakir Hussain about his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts,
217 Today: It tastes like chicken, but ‘cultivated’ meat sees growing opposition from U.S. lawmakers
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why cultivated meat is seeing growing opposition from U.S. lawmakers.
217 Today: What could a second Trump term mean for Medicaid?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a conservative plan called Project 2025 and what a new Trump administration might do with Medicaid.
217 Today: The nation’s first commercial carbon storage plant is in Illinois. It leaks.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the nation's first commercial carbon storage plant in Illinois.
217 Today: State breaks up classes in Stateville prison closure
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about men taking higher education courses at the Stateville Correctional Center.
217 Today: Freshman demographics at Northwestern and U of I show little change following ban on race-conscious admissions
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the ban on race-conscious admissions has impacted college demographics.
217 Today: Amid issues with the Champaign County auditor, voters will decide if the office should be eliminated
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the Champaign County auditor’s race and the arguments for and against scrapping the position.
217 Today: Robert Gao, an Urbana teen, has received the nation’s highest honor for youth poets
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with a teenager from Urbana who has received the nation’s highest honor for youth poets.
217 Today: Federal drought relief policies leave some farmers out to dry
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some federal drought relief policies leave some farmers out to dry.