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217 Today: DCFS hosts hiring event in Bloomington to keep up with increase in investigations
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a new way that Illinois DCFS is trying to fill job openings.
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: Congolese immigrants chase the American Dream in Galesburg
In today's deep dive, we hear about the journey of two Congolese immigrants and their new business endeavor in a Knox County town.
217 Today: Asian American scholar weighs in on Affirmative Action ahead of Supreme Court ruling
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Affirmative Action has affected Asian Americans ahead of a scheduled ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on the policy this month.
217 Today: How the pallid sturgeon could be a warning for the Missouri River
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how changes to the Missouri River are making it difficult for one fish species to survive.
217 Today: Her husband survived D-Day. She had him tell his story before he died
In today's deep dive, we the story of a central Illinois man who survived the storming of the beaches during D-Day.
217 Today: Sen. Bennett likes parts of the new state budget but says it wasn’t transparent
In today's deep dive, we hear a conversation about the recently approved state budget with a central Illinois lawmaker.
217 Today: Accessing early intervention services is a challenge for families of young children with disabilities
On today's deep dive, we hear about the challenges of getting kids with disabilities the care they need.
217 Today: Migrants seek asylum in Chicago, causing debates over resources
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the humanitarian crisis of migrants seeking asylum that’s currently escalating in Chicago.
217 Today: Illinois lawmakers send a budget and a batch of bills to the Governor
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the passage of the annual budget and how Democrats used a supermajority to pass bills Republicans were opposing.
217 Today: Hospitals have a fast-acting drug to help stroke victims — if they seek treatment in time
On today's deep dive, OSF hospitals in Urbana and Danville have joined others in using a faster-acting drug to that could help stroke victims avoid brain damage, but only if they seek treatment quickly.