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217 Today: Galena poet laureate will commission the community to write
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the city of Galena’s first poet laureate.
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: Cicadas were mostly quiet in Chicago, but a real buzzkill for a few city residents
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how people in various areas of Chicago are coping with the overwhelming number of cicadas.
217 Today: ‘Precision Ag’ promised a farming revolution. What’s taking so long?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about why the promise of precision agriculture to revolutionize farming is still years away.
217 Today: Most teenage overdose deaths happen at home, CDC data shows. Here’s what parents need to know
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about what parents and young people need to know to prevent an overdose death.
217 Today: Bird flu continues to spread. Scientists worry states aren’t testing enough to know the extent of it
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how the bird flu continuing to spread is worrying scientists that states are not testing enough to know about it.
217 Today: Why the number of Illinois high school grads earning ‘college and career pathway endorsements’ is skyrocketing
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what college and career pathway endorsements are and what they mean for students.
217 Today: For a third time, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Karina’s Bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why Illinois lawmakers have failed to pass Karina’s Bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims.
217 Today: Solar farming is taking land once used to grow food. Researchers are looking for ways to do both
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a growing field of study searching for ways to get calories and kilowatts off the same land.
217 Today: After challenging journeys, migrants in Chicago adjust to life in their new city
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how newly arrived asylum seekers are adapting to life in Chicago.
217 Today: New entertainment district opens in downtown Champaign
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new entertainment district coming to downtown Champaign that will allow adults to listen to music, support local businesses, and establish a sense of community.