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217 Today: Before Robert F. Prevost was the pope, he thanked Gov. Pat Quinn for ending the death penalty
In today’s deep dive, before Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, he wrote a note commenting on an Illinois law passed nearly 15 years ago.
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: Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation about how East Central Illinois' Congolese community is reacting to President Trump's travel ban.
217 Today: Illinois lawmakers strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a look at how the Illinois General Assembly passed a measure to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual abuse.
217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season
In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.
217 Today: ‘I just was scared to feel judged’: Young women reflect on their experiences with menstrual shaming
In today’s deep dive, shame tied to menstruation is more common than you might expect. We hear from young women in Illinois about their experiences.
217 Today: Thousands join in Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies
In today’s deep dive, period poverty isn’t just about products. It’s also about stigma and the barrier it creates to education, for girls across the globe.
217 Today: Next U of I chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies and comic books
In today’s deep dive, we talked with the next chancellor of the University of Illinois about how he plans to respond to pressures from the Trump administration and his favorite comic book.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 12 – Jun. 15
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’
In today’s deep dive, after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is sentenced this week, could his next move be to seek President Trump’s intervention?
217 Today: Ranchers may have to relearn how to fight an old enemy — the New World screwworm
In today’s deep dive, a parasite has cattle ranchers worried. New World Screwworms were pushed south of the U.S. border for decades but they’re on their way back. Ranchers recall what it was like to fight screwworms and the efforts they’d like to see to keep them out of the U.S.
