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217 Today: Welcome to Morton, Illinois — the bite-sized town that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Morton, Illinois is the epicenter for pumpkins in the U.S.
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: A look at 2024 Election Day results
In today's episode, we’ll listen to some of the results from yesterday’s election.
217 Today: Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how people can alleviate the stress of the election.
217 Today: Southwest Illinois voters to weigh split from Chicago county in secession vote
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a referendum on the ballots of six counties in southwest Illinois that will ask if county boards should discuss forming a new state separate from Chicago.
217 Today: Carol Moseley Braun reflects on her political career and upcoming election
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
217 Today: What key issues are Black men prioritizing in this election?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Black male voting ahead of the upcoming election.
217 Today: Upper Mississippi River refuge celebrates 100 years of protection for fish, wildlife and habitat
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at how Midwesterners are leading a national campaign to save a haven for fish, wildlife and people.
217 Today: Champaign County Clerk discusses measures to combat election threats and ensure ballot security
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how the county is keeping election ballots secure.
217 Today: Illinois Democrats already hold a supermajority of state House seats. They want more.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Democratic leaders in Illinois hope to retain their supermajority as the election draws near.
217 Today: Zakir Hussain pays tribute to late friend and musician
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Zakir Hussain about his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts,