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217 Today: Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won’t have another.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how medical debt has become another cost of having children in America.
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 you need to know about bird flu, your food and risk to humans
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the bird flu’s transmission, its risks and the impact it may have on our food.
217 Today: Native American educators build resources for new Illinois education curriculum
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how all Illinois students will be required to learn about the state’s Native American history and present.
217 Today: Bishop Hill’s Colony Church named a ‘most endangered’ historic place
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a tiny historic village in western Illinois that has a big problem.
217 Today: The new FAFSA rollout has been a mess. Here’s how many Illinois high school students are doing
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how high school counselors are trying to help students through errors and delays to the Federal Student Aid form.
217 Today: Palestinian NIU graduate student adds voice to call for ceasefire in war in Gaza
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from an Northern Illinois University graduate student from Palestine who's lending his voice to the students' demand for a ceasefire in Gaza.
217 Today: Wool prices are so low, Midwest sheep producers have to find new uses – or raise sheep without it
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some sheep producers are pivoting as wool prices drop.
217 Today: Curbs can be a physical and social barrier for wheelchair users. One program teaches kids to roll past them
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a program called Skills on Wheels that helps students navigate challenges they might face when using their wheelchairs.
217 Today: Weight-loss drug coverage for Illinois state workers could cost hundreds of millions of dollars
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is defending his administration’s decision to expand an expensive program they hope will help overweight state workers become healthier.
217 Today: 15 migrant couples got married in Chicago: See the prep, ceremony and wedding party
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about fifteen migrant couples getting married in Chicago during a non-traditional wedding ceremony.