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 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.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what students and families can expect from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with “Pride of the Illini” creator Lindsay Peters.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn that many familiar with King’s life and work say one day of service does not do justice to his legacy.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the books Illinois students loved the most in 2023 according to the Reader's Choice Award winners from the Association of Illinois School Library Educators.
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