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217 Today: What was the impact of COVID on the Illinois teacher workforce? A new report examines what really happened
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Robin Steans about a new report from Advance Illinois.
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 the Israel-Hamas war affected one University of Illinois student
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the war in the Middle East is affecting students at the University of Illinois.
217 Today: Schools invest in security and technology in case of shootings
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how schools are using new safety technology and training to prepare for shootings.
217 Today: Plans for carbon dioxide pipelines raise safety concerns for small town responders in the Midwest
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about three companies that are seeking approval for pipelines to transport carbon dioxide captured from Midwestern ethanol plants and how rural emergency officials are worried about the process.
217 Today: Mary Chapin Carpenter brings her best with latest music
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with musician Mary Chapin Carpenter about her career and upcoming performance at Foellinger Great Hall.
217 Today: Farm-based activities can support mental wellness. Why aren’t there more care farms in the U.S.?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the benefits of care farms and how a new national network hopes to expand them in the U.S.
217 Today: Illinois colleges are reforming developmental education
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why Illinois colleges have to reform “Developmental Education.”
217 Today: Champaign Police investigate ‘agency culture’ of not following domestic violence reporting laws
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the impact when police officers fail to properly respond to domestic violence calls from a joint investigation between Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute.
217 Today: CU Folk & Roots Festival returns with a focus on expanding the genre
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Scott Dosset from the C-U Folk and Roots Festival’s steering committee about what to expect from next week’s line-up.
217 Today: During building renovations, a new recording lets the Altgeld Chimes ring on
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how the renovation project for Altgeld Hall has silenced the Altgeld Chimes for at least a couple of years. But there'll soon be another way to hear them.