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217 Today: University of Illinois Chancellor plans to resign
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the departure of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Chancellor Robert Jones.
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: What a second Trump term could mean for housing in Chicago and Illinois
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about some of the key housing proposals in Project 2025.
217 Today: To stay on the farm, more and more farmers are working second and even third jobs
In today's deep dive, we'll learn what’s led to the increase in off-farm jobs and efforts among some farmers to add value to their agriculture products.
217 Today: Chicago’s immigrant rights community building “deportation defense infrastructure”
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how some Chicago advocates are developing plans to protect immigrants.
217 Today: A new take on The Library of Babel explores original themes
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new take on The Library of Babel that explores original themes.
217 Today: Welcome to Morton, Illinois — the bite-sized town that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Morton, Illinois is the epicenter for pumpkins in the U.S.
217 Today: A look at 2024 Election Day results
In today's episode, we’ll listen to some of the results from yesterday’s election.
217 Today: Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how people can alleviate the stress of the election.
217 Today: Southwest Illinois voters to weigh split from Chicago county in secession vote
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a referendum on the ballots of six counties in southwest Illinois that will ask if county boards should discuss forming a new state separate from Chicago.
217 Today: Carol Moseley Braun reflects on her political career and upcoming election
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.