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217 Today: IPM Clef Notes Editor Katie Buzard sings on ‘Great Performances’
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Katie Buzard about her role as a soprano with the Chicago Symphony Chorus.
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 now requires K-12 students to learn Native American history. What has to be in the lessons, and who is checking?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the new Native American curriculum requirements in the state and how they will be enforced.
217 Today: ‘It can implode and our families are suffering’: What are northern Illinois’ early childhood needs?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the needs of early childhood care programs in Illinois and what can be done to help.
217 Today: Peaches are in short supply this year after weather pitfalls in the Midwest and South
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how poor weather is leading to a peach shortage across the country.
217 Today: Simone Biles ends a competition break in Chicago
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the most decorated gymnast ever came to Chicago to end a two-year break from competition.
217 Today: Champaign Clippers embrace retro baseball by ditching modern gear
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why the Champaign Clippers will take to the field to play a game of vintage baseball.
217 Today: What does summer school look like in 2023 for students who need to recover credits?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what summer school looks like for students who need to recover credits in Illinois.
217 Today: How Donald Mullally helped save NPR
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Don Mullally and how he helped NPR during a financial crisis.
217 Today: What are the best trees for homes in the Midwest? Here’s what experts recommend
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what some people in the Midwest are doing about the lack of tree diversity in their communities.
217 Today: Fresh shrimp doesn’t have to come from the ocean. Turns out Midwest shrimp farms are a thing
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how farmers in the Midwest are growing shrimp far from the ocean.