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217 Today: Midwives could help prevent more deaths. Why don’t more Chicago-area hospitals have them?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about why many hospitals across the Chicago area are not investing in midwives.
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: Sen. Tammy Duckworth disapproves senator’s blockade of military promotions
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about Senator Tammy Duckworth’s disapproval of one senator’s blockade of military promotions.
217 Today: Ghanaian musician showcases his West African culture at upcoming performance
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a Ghanaian musician who is bringing his work to the Krannert Center for Performing Arts this weekend.
217 Today: Illinois no longer has cash bail. Are courts ready?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how courtrooms throughout the state operated on the first day without cash bail in Illinois.
217 Today: Downstate leaders say they will need help handling the historic end to cash bail
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how counties throughout Illinois are handling the start of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act.
217 Today: Drag star Alaska talks Pygmalion, drag bans
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Alaska about her upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
217 Today: Morris Day prepared to mesmerize fans in his return to central Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Morris Day about his career, his legacy and his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
217 Today: ‘It was an old man’s sport’ - Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and its roots in Illinois.
217 Today: Serving farm fresh food in schools is getting big federal support — but will ‘farm to school’ stick?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the Farm-to-School movement is out to revolutionize school lunch.
217 Today: ‘Greener Pastures’ explores farming, climate change and mental health
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear the stories of farmers living at the intersection of globalization, climate change and the mental health crisis.