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217 Today: Celebration of William Patterson’s life planned for Krannert Performing Arts Center on April 14
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the life and impact of Dr. William Patterson.
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: UIUC graduate to become first Black professor teaching manga in the US
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with manga artist Kofi Bazzell Smith about his latest and final exhibit at the Krannert Art Museum.
217 Today: Are my eclipse glasses legit? How do I protect my eyes? And what symptoms to look out for?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn some important health information and tips to see the solar eclipse safely.
217 Today: Interest in agriculture is growing — but equipment and land costs make becoming a farmer hard
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the number of farms in the U.S. is shrinking and we’ll look at what all this means for the future of farming.
217 Today: Misconceptions about older adults’ sexuality can cause ageist beliefs. Here’s what one study found
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a recent study that explores how misconceptions about sex and aging can complicate the acceptance of older adults’ sex lives.
217 Today: ‘Art changes the world’ – a UIUC initiative aims to embed the arts into all aspects of campus life
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new initiative at the University of Illinois that aims to embed arts into all aspects of research and campus life.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 28 – Mar. 31
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the art and entertainment events in the Champaign-Urbana area this weekend.
217 Today: A unique tree-climbing fox is on the decline in the Midwest. Researchers want to know why
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how researchers in several states are working to find out what’s behind the decline of the gray fox.
217 Today: Feeding migrants in Chicago involves balancing nutrition, cost and taste
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Chicago has been figuring out how to feed thousands of migrants over the last year and a half.
217 Today: The IKIDS study is uncovering how prenatal exposure to chemicals can affect a child’s development
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how chemicals used in food packaging may be harming brain development in babies and children.