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217 Today: What it’s like as a 988 crisis counselor at PATH
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with two crisis counselors about what it's like working at PATH.
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: Live theater and music take over Champaign and Urbana in the upcoming weeks
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about upcoming performances and entertainment in Champaign and Urbana.
217 Today: Some school districts are using COVID-19 aid to catch up on construction. Is your district one of them?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how COVID-19 relief money is fueling a boom in construction projects in schools.
217 Today: Illinois students will be required to learn about Native American history, sovereignty, genocide and more
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new Illinois bill that will require K-12 students to learn about Native American history.
217 Today: New Northwestern football coach fends off hazing allegation questions
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about conversations about hazing allegations at Northwestern University at Big Ten Media Days.
217 Today: The Music Man is back in the Virginia Theater
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Champaign Urbana Theatre Company presenting its fourth rendition of the Music Man.
217 Today: Illinois prisons need $2.5 billion in repairs, and that’s just the beginning
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the poor conditions in some Illinois prisons and what state consultants recommend for them.
217 Today: 1 in 5 people in McLean County are on Medicaid. And a big shakeup is coming.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how recent Medicaid redeterminations may impact people in McLean County.
217 Today: Drought made Midwest and Great Plains crops look ‘like death.’ Recent rains bring some hope
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the drought conditions in the Midwest and how helpful recent rainstorms have been for crops.
217 Today: Sinfonia da Camera hosts piano institute, announces season 40
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the upcoming University of Illinois’ summer piano institute ahead of its 40th season.