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217 Today: Madigan jurors give insight into deliberations that led to conviction
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about Timothy Nessner—the jury foreman who signed off on Madigan’s landmark guilty verdict.
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: Family of U of I freshman who died from hypothermia focus on prevention one year later
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how safety on the U of I campus has changed since a former freshman died from hypothermia after going out drinking with friends a year ago.
217 Today: Amid deportation fears, hundreds of patients skip appointments at one Chicago health clinic
In today's deep dive, we'll learn that hundreds of immigrants have skipped appointments and left prescriptions at the pharmacy since Republican President Donald Trump returned to office.
217 Today: What to expect on the ballot in Urbana’s upcoming election
In today's deep dive, we'll learn what's on the ballot and who's running for city council in Urbana's upcoming election.
217 Today: Advocates ask Illinois lawmakers to increase funding for the unhoused in new budget
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how advocates are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase funding for the unhoused in their new budget.
217 Today: How will the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees navigate the changes of the Trump administration?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees will navigate the changes of the Trump administration.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 06 – Feb. 09
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of art and entertainment.
217 Today: How more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land.
217 Today: Urbana mayoral candidates Annie Adams and DeShawn Williams explain why they are running
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the candidates for Mayor of Urbana.
217 Today: Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is facing a funding crisis after tax referendum fails
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Illinois lawmakers want the state to help the Public Defender’s Office in Champaign County with funding and staffing challenges.
