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217 Today: Ani DiFranco brings 30+ years of folk and feminism to Krannert’s Ellnora Guitar Festival
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy-winner Ani DiFranco about her career.
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: Andy Summers combines love of photography and music in upcoming performance at Ellnora Guitar Festival
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Andy Summers about his career and upcoming performance at the Ellnora Guitar Festival.
217 Today: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Sept. 7-10?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the art and entertainment events coming to Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
217 Today: Corn has deep roots in Mexico. Now efforts to ban GMO corn place culture and trade at odds
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why Mexico’s president is trying to ban the import of genetically modified corn.
217 Today: Dying and disabled Illinois prisoners kept behind bars, despite new medical release law
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how some dying and disabled Illinois prisoners are still behind bars despite a new medical release law.
217 Today: Malina Moye brings her musicianship, message, and motivation to Krannert’s Ellnora Guitar Festival
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Malina Moye about her career and upcoming performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
217 Today: Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski proposes bill to increase agricultural research funding
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Nikki Budzinski of Springfield about the America Grows Act and its potential impact.
217 Today: Medicare will begin historic negotiations with pharma to reduce drug prices.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how for the first time ever, Medicare is set to begin negotiating prices directly with drugmakers.
217 Today: Ex-top aide to Michael Madigan found guilty of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the verdict in the perjury and obstruction of justice trial of an aide to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
217 Today: Extreme heat highlights federal healthcare program for farmworkers
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how healthcare providers checked on the well-being of farmers affected by the heat this week.