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217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 14 – Aug. 1
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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: Illinois redistricting effort possible, but unlikely to yield more Democratic seats
In today’s deep dive, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker talks about fighting fire with fire as President Trump pushes a mid-decade redistricting effort in Texas – but what does that look like in Illinois?
217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season
In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.
217 Today: Monmouth College phasing out ten majors, enhancing other programs following academic prioritization process
In today’s deep dive, students across Illinois will soon head back to class. But one college in our state is phasing out ten majors.
217 Today: Meteorologist breaks down Texas flood tragedy and how to stay prepared for flooding in Illinois
In today’s deep dive, the weather story that dominated the news this summer was the Texas flood tragedy. An Illinois meteorologist breaks down what happened and why you should never risk driving through a flash flood.
217 Today: Illinois Gov. Pritzker on why his state is hosting Texas state lawmakers
In today’s deep dive, governor JB Pritzker speaks to NPR about why Illinois is hosting a group of Texas state lawmakers as they protest a partisan redistricting effort in their state.
217 Today: The interest in local food systems, like farmer’s markets and direct farm-to-consumer sales, is on the rise. But the U.S. is still more reliant on imported foods than ever before.
In today’s deep dive, a trip to the produce section of the grocery store can take you around the world. An exploration of why our food travels so far to get to us.
217 Today: NPR journalist’s new book tells humanizing stories of life under current Chinese communist government
In today’s deep dive, a voice you hear on NPR has a new book reflecting what happens when you live in China and disagree with the government.
217 Today: Next U of I chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies and comic books
In today’s deep dive, we’re revisiting a conversation with Charles Isbell and his top priorities for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as its new Chancellor.
217 Today: Illinois Public Media launches weekly show on weather and climate
In today’s deep dive, Illinois Public Media is teaming up with Illinois’ top scientists to talk about climate and weather in a new podcast called “Weather Realness.”
