217 Today: A new Illinois bill would allow only accredited surgical techs in operating rooms
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a law pending in Springfield that will ensure workers in hospital operating rooms are accredited.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a law pending in Springfield that will ensure workers in hospital operating rooms are accredited.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Champaign police chief Timothy Tyler about the impact of violence on the community and officers.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how a state review committee has standardized testing and how teachers use test data to help students.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a Midwest Newsroom investigation that found shipment delays have led to many birds dying in transit.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about climate change and water scarcity in the Midwest and Great Plains.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn if there are ways people can lower their carbon footprint while still eating meat.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new data that found supportive romantic partners can lead to better mental and physical health for breast cancer survivors.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the Assistant Director for Programming and Engagement at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts about what audiences can expect this upcoming season.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a joint investigation between IPM News and the Invisible Institute about former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson’s history of credibility issues.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge and the new vaccines approved by the FDA.