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217 Today: How one college counselor navigated the year FAFSA broke
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the experience of a high school counselor who helped students navigate college admissions last school year.
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: 11th annual Immigrant Welcome Awards celebrates the work of community members in Champaign County
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with one of this year's Immigrant Welcome Award winners about their work with The Immigration Project.
217 Today: Farmers embrace prairie strips to revitalize agriculture and enhance ecosystems
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how farmers are using prairie strips to improve their soil and water quality.
217 Today: Chicken farmers sue Tyson after the company closed a plant and ended their contracts
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some farmers are suing Tyson Farms.
217 Today: Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some say there are not enough policies to protect crisis counselors.
217 Today: A new Illinois bill would allow only accredited surgical techs in operating rooms
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a law pending in Springfield that will ensure workers in hospital operating rooms are accredited.
217 Today: Champaign police chief discusses the impact of violence on the community
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Champaign police chief Timothy Tyler about the impact of violence on the community and officers.
217 Today: Illinois teachers weigh in on standardized testing changes and classroom impact
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how a state review committee has standardized testing and how teachers use test data to help students.
217 Today: U.S. Postal Service slowdowns are so bad, baby birds are dying in transit
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a Midwest Newsroom investigation that found shipment delays have led to many birds dying in transit.
217 Today: The Midwest and Great Plains are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about climate change and water scarcity in the Midwest and Great Plains.
