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217 Today: Celebrating ’90s Hip-Hop on stage in Urbana – a deep dive with director Aaron Muñoz
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a theatrical production focusing on nineties hip-hop culture set to be staged this November in Urbana.
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: Illinois is looking to overhaul how kids learn to read
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Tinaya York about her experience writing the first draft of a new Illinois literacy plan.
217 Today: St. Louis groups seek to resettle Chicago migrants to boost workforce and population
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how one neighboring Midwestern state wants to help relocate migrants in Chicago.
217 Today: Native American tribe fights for clean drinking water
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the barriers to clean water in tribal communities and the fight for infrastructure funding on one Nebraska reservation.
217 Today: Efforts to tag monarchs carry into a third decade — tracking the butterfly’s ‘amazing migration’
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the non-profit group Monarch Watch and how volunteers help scientists learn more about monarch butterflies' migration to Mexico.
217 Today: Comedian Carmen Christopher brings his stand-up comedy to Urbana
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Carmen Christopher about his work as he tours around the U.S.
217 Today: What was the impact of COVID on the Illinois teacher workforce? A new report examines what really happened
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Robin Steans about a new report from Advance Illinois.
217 Today: How the Israel-Hamas war affected one University of Illinois student
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the war in the Middle East is affecting students at the University of Illinois.
217 Today: Schools invest in security and technology in case of shootings
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how schools are using new safety technology and training to prepare for shootings.
217 Today: Plans for carbon dioxide pipelines raise safety concerns for small town responders in the Midwest
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about three companies that are seeking approval for pipelines to transport carbon dioxide captured from Midwestern ethanol plants and how rural emergency officials are worried about the process.