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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 25 – Apr. 28
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the art and entertainment events coming to Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
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: Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the cause and growing trend of gambling addictions.
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.
217 Today: The ancient farming practice that’s getting a new life — and reducing emissions
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an ancient farming practice that’s getting a new life — and reducing emissions.
217 Today: A new voice is hitting the airwaves for Illinois Public Media’s “Dialogue”
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Kennedy Vincent — the new host of IPM's "Dialogue."
217 Today: Music, physics and theater professors at UIUC are launching a new art and science collective
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.
217 Today: Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how lawmakers in some states want to protect IVF services.
217 Today: Citing the mental health crisis, some hope to see Illinois legalize psilocybin
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about efforts to legalize a psychedelic drug in Illinois to treat mental health disorders.
217 Today: Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there are bright spots
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how newspapers are experimenting with different strategies to keep local news alive.
217 Today: Hospitalized seniors are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about some programs trying to help keep seniors in their homes longer after being hospitalized.