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217 Today: Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state plans to change that
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Illinois State Board of Education’s new plan to bring up literacy rates.
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: A Dialogue with Urbana Police Chief Larry D. Boone
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why Urbana's new police chief says tracking the flow of guns will help reduce youth violence in Black and Brown communities.
217 Today: Victoria Vincent gets serious about her comedy
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with comedian Victoria Vincent about her success as a Black woman in comedy.
217 Today: Former GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey running to unseat Mike Bost in 12th District
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Congressman Mike Bost and the challenge he faces in the March 19 primary.
217 Today: Several northern Illinois juvenile detention centers non-compliant in education & discipline
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about juvenile detention centers in Northern Illinois that were labeled “non-compliant” by the state in education and discipline.
217 Today: After fatal shootings, Rantoul police recommended more training. They just sent one officer to a gun range
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the Rantoul Police Department still hasn’t implemented any department-wide trainings after the village’s first-ever fatal shootings by police.
217 Today: U of I Chancellor Robert Jones discusses the Call to Action Initiative
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones about an initiative he developed after the murder of George Floyd.
217 Today: Illinois Public Media launches new radio station focused on amplifying Black voices and music
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a new radio station that will amplify black voices and music.
217 Today: C-U’s Restaurant Week features cuisines from around the globe
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about two local restaurants that are part of this year’s eighth annual Restaurant Week in Champaign-Urbana.
217 Today: Parents say student found dead on University of Illinois campus was a “happy-go-lucky kid”
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why the parents of a University of Illinois student who was found dead on campus have filed a complaint against the campus police department.