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217 Today: One trans Catholic reckons with his faith as the church shifts
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a trans man in Champaign without a church he can truly call home.
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 does Illinois compare to other states on transgender rights?
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from those on the front lines of the fight for trans rights in our series “Flights and Freedoms.”
217 Today: Local veteran shares her experience of serving in Iraq
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from a local veteran about how her military service and the injuries she got while serving in Iraq affected her and her family.
217 Today: New hospital safety report gives Carle Foundation a ‘C’ and OSF Heart of Mary a ‘B’
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Leapfrog’s Director of Health Care Ratings to learn more about the findings from the nonprofit’s new report.
217 Today: Insects hold our planet together — but they’re disappearing. A national study aims to learn more
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new study that aims to understand insect trends across North America.
217 Today: Small school districts want to offer their students as much as possible. To do that, many have to share.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about class sharing that happens more frequently at smaller, often rural, schools.
217 Today: Federal bill aims to enhance school bus safety, but local districts worry about costs
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about whether a measure that could require Illinois school buses to install seat belts could have adverse effects because of the high costs.
217 Today: Nitrate levels in water are often higher in the rural Midwest. How does this affect health?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how a growing number of studies suggest lower nitrate levels could still be tied to serious health issues for people in the rural Midwest.
217 Today: 1920s roar to life in Lippa musical’s ‘wild, wild party’ at Krannert Center
in today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with directors Danny Yoerges and Rachel Rizzuto about the musical “The Wild Party" that is coming soon to Krannert Center for Performing Arts.
217 Today: Urbana wins $2.9 million award against Stark Excavating of Bloomington over roadwork issues
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how the Champaign County jury has ruled in favor of the City of Urbana against a Bloomington-based firm over faulty road construction.