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217 Today: More Illinois colleges are offering full tuition scholarships. Are they too good to be true?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Illinois colleges and universities are able to offer full-tuition scholarships.
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: Amid deportation threats, DeKalb area families learn more about guardianship forms
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how residents in northern Illinois are supporting immigrant families who could be impacted by President Trump’s plan to launch mass deportation.
217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
In today's deep dive, we'll learn all about what's coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: Meshell Ndegeocello comes to Krannert to share James Baldwin’s wisdom with music
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello ahead of her upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
217 Today: A Midwest farmland owner tests a longstanding wetland conservation law called ‘swampbuster’
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why a landholding company says a decades-old wetlands law is unconstitutional and why sustainable agriculture groups are pushing back.
217 Today: Trump’s Green Card proposal for international students sparks doubt. Here’s why.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about Donald Trump's Green Card proposal and why it has sparked some doubt among international students.
![217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Isabela Nieto [izz-ah-bell-ah nee-eh-toe], Mawa Iqbal, Reginald Hardwick, Colin Hislope and Ted Genoways [jen-oh-WAYS].](/images/uploads/_small/217_Today_main_-_jan.17.jpg)
217 Today: At Colorado meatpacking plant, a vulnerable workforce braces for Trump 2.0
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Donald Trump's immigration policy might impact the meatpacking industry and the price of our food.
217 Today: There’s a new Piano Man in town
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Andrew Simek about his take on the new position and the role music has played in his life.
217 Today: The state of Illinois may soon get a new flag
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with commissioner Will Stephens to learn more about what went into the process of selecting a new Illinois state flag.
