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217 Today: Rural communities grapple with food access amid lack of grocery stores
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how some Midwestern communities are grappling with lack of access to healthy food.
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: Candlelight vigil honors lives of two high school students
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a candlelight vigil held at Prairie Central High School in Livingston County on Saturday to honor the lives of two students.
217 Today: Danville mayoral candidate Jackie Vinson challenges incumbent Rickey Williams
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Danville mayoral candidate Jackie Vinson ahead of the April election.
217 Today: Danville Mayor Rickey Williams seeks reelection in April
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation between Illinois Newsroom's Jim Meadows and Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr ahead of the April mayoral election.
217 Today: U of I professor finds age may protect older women of color from negative mental health symptoms
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from University of Illinois professor Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo about a correlation between age and mental health in Black and Latina women.
217 Today: Despite a critical deadline extension, Illinois craft cannabis businesses are worried
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an extension the State Department of Agriculture granted craft cannabis businesses in Illinois.
217 Today: Illinois Arts Council Agency gathers community perspectives on listening tour
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with the executive director of the Illinois Arts Council Agency about the goals of their statewide listening tour.
217 Today: 217 Today host looks back on time at Illinois Public Media
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from 217 Today host Brian Moline about some changes coming to Illinois Public Media.
217 Today: Former employee reflects on Chester Street Bar’s legacy in Champaign-Urbana
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from former Chester Street Bar DJ Doug Barnes about the bar’s history and its role as a safe space for those who visited.
217 Today: Northern Illinois University professors provide sports activities to incarcerated teens
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a project that aims to reduce recidivism among juvenile inmates in Illinois.