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 reporter Dave McKinney about his recent coverage of Donald Trump’s candidacy for Illinois’ primary.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the fentanyl crisis in Illinois and the harm reduction efforts.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the art and entertainment events coming to the Champaign-Urbana area this weekend.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about one young man in Urbana who used education to escape a violent childhood. Today, he wants to turn his experiences into lessons for kids.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what the three-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection could mean for the upcoming presidential election.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how big money is causing big problems for Illinois voters.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Illinois Public Media’s new station, Illinois Soul, and its focus on amplifying Black voices.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how canning evolved from the home to factories — and why people are returning to the practice.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how a Chicago teenager is feeling after attending the UN Climate Summit to find solutions for climate change.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the conditions in one of the temporary shelters for migrants in Chicago where one child died over the weekend.
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