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217 Today: Here’s what research shows about how couples can thrive despite political differences
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how opposing political views can trigger conflict between people in romantic relationships.
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: Some Midwest states take power to ban wind and solar projects away from local communities
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how two Midwestern states recently passed laws making it hard for local governments to say no to green projects.
217 Today: The U.S. hopes to build more pipelines for carbon capture. Landowners don’t want them
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some farmers and landowners are against new pipelines.
217 Today: How the U-46 school district is trying to help newcomer migrant students
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Northern Illinois school districts are trying to help its new migrant students.
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.
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.