217 Today: Freeport High School students help fill in the gaps in local news
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how high school students are trying to help fill in the gaps in local news coverage in Illinois.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how high school students are trying to help fill in the gaps in local news coverage in Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an ancient farming practice that’s getting a new life — and reducing emissions.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Kennedy Vincent — the new host of IPM's "Dialogue."
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new project led by three professors at the University of Illinois that aims to inspire work between artists and scientists.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how lawmakers in some states want to protect IVF services.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about efforts to legalize a psychedelic drug in Illinois to treat mental health disorders.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how newspapers are experimenting with different strategies to keep local news alive.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about some programs trying to help keep seniors in their homes longer after being hospitalized.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis about those being honored at The University of Illinois Black Chorus's annual Mom's Day concert.
In today's deep dive, we’ll more about a team of University of Illinois journalists who recently traveled to Sierra Leone to report on the issue of period poverty.