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217 Today: Illinois teachers paddle & learn about watersheds on the Rock River
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how northern Illinois teachers spent a week learning how to teach their students about water and their local watersheds.
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: Mary Davis Home moves toward compliance with new state standards
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the Mary Davis Home in Galesburg and the progress being made to comply with the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice’s standards.
217 Today: Drunk driving costs the U.S. billions in medical expenses and lives lost. One school uses a simulation to raise awareness
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about one Indiana school’s effort to raise awareness about driving under the influence among students.
217 Today: National education leaders hold teacher shortage summit in Chicago
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the regional summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this month.
217 Today: Saxophonist Reginald Lewis discusses the importance of Black Music Appreciation Month
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with saxophonist Reginald Lewis about the importance of Black Music Appreciation Month.
217 Today: These farms raise thousands of butterflies and find ways to promote pollinator preservation
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how butterfly farmers and breeders are working to raise awareness about habitat loss.
217 Today: Why some health experts are worried after Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what the country's largest protestant group's vote opposing In Vitro Fertilization could mean for reproductive choice across the U.S.
217 Today: Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy-nominated artist Syleena Johnson about her music career and ties to Champaign-Urbana.
217 Today: Five Cities Baroque Festival is back for second season in central Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Nate Widelitz, the director of the Five Cities Baroque Festival, about bringing Western classical music to the area.
217 Today: Galena poet laureate will commission the community to write
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the city of Galena’s first poet laureate.