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217 Today: Reflecting on 56 years since Project 500
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with one of the alumni of Project 500.
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: Urbana’s Yankee Ridge Multilingual School opens to support bilingual education
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the principal of the new multilingual elementary school in Urbana.
217 Today: Union leaders, Pete Buttigieg attack Donald Trump during an Illinois delegation’s breakfast
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to what some speakers had to say during yesterday morning’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention.
217 Today: Delegates reflect on Kamala Harris’ nomination at the Democratic National Convention
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to what some delegates at the DNC have to say about the convention and Kamala Harris entering the presidential race.
217 Today: Gov. JB Pritzker says his wife may be the final decision maker in his next political move
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear parts of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s speech at the DNC yesterday and what he says it’ll take for him to run for a third term.
217 Today: Protesters to converge on Chicago, aiming to make their mark — and stay safe
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how protesters have prepared to get their message out during the Democratic Nation Convention this week.
217 Today: The Funk Family’s impact on farming and American history
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with author Chris Bodenner about the Funk farming family of central Illinois.
217 Today: Relive six key moments from the violent, chaotic 1968 Democratic National Convention
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that took place in 1968.
217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some health experts advise caution when attending state fairs this summer.
217 Today: Culturally responsive teaching focuses on student learning, not just test scores
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a retired education professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about critical race theory and culturally relevant teaching.