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.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones about an initiative he developed after the murder of George Floyd.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a new radio station that will amplify black voices and music.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about two local restaurants that are part of this year’s eighth annual Restaurant Week in Champaign-Urbana.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why the parents of a University of Illinois student who was found dead on campus have filed a complaint against the campus police department.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new investigation that finds information about Champaign Police Chief Timothy Tyler’s track record was not disclosed to city council members before they recommended hiring him in 2022.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis about coming into his own as a renowned performer.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a plan to build a billion-dollar, high-tech barricade on the Des Plaines River to deter invasive carp.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about home-based daycare providers in Illinois – and their current contract negotiations with the state over retirement benefits and pay.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how student demands for divestment are raising questions about where and how universities invest.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why the National Music Museum — home to everything from the world’s oldest cello to Elvis’ guitars — is in Vermillion, South Dakota.
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