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217 Today: How truancy lands some Illinois students in court
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how truancy lands some Illinois students in court.
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: How Illinois schools are trying to make truancy less punitive
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois schools are moving away from a punitive truancy system.
217 Today: New permanent program helps farmers donate to food banks
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new program makes it easier for farmers to donate the food they produce to food banks throughout Illinois.
217 Today: A planned Illinois bill would require lawyers for kids in police interrogations
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a planned Illinois bill that would require lawyers for children in police interrogations.
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.
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.