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217 Today: Proposed Illinois bill aims to change how schools teach Native American history
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a bill in the Illinois legislature that aims to increase education about Native American history.
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: A new political opera is coming to life at Krannert Center
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new opera opening at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this weekend.
217 Today: Substandard housing in Champaign has left residents displaced and sick
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the effects on Champaign residents after over 400 apartment units were condemned last year.
217 Today: Illinois colleges expand cannabis classes
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Illinois colleges and universities are creating cannabis programs to meet the growing demand for workers.
217 Today: Climate change affects largest maple syrup producer in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about how climate change is affecting a generations-old Illinois maple syrup business.
217 Today: Piatt County Board rejects wind farm proposal
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from the Piatt County Board Vice-Chair about the county’s rejection of wind farm proposals.
217 Today: Some Illinois schools are ‘growing their own’ principals to deal with staffing shortages
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a program where school districts “grow their own” principals to deal with staffing shortages.
217 Today: Midwest gardeners are planting milkweed for Monarch butterflies despite bans
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Midwest gardeners breaking bans on planting milkweed to help Monarch butterflies reproduce.
217 Today: From a Monopoly Board to a Railroad Hall of Fame, Western Illinois is trying to attract tourists
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about two communities in Western Illinois receiving state tourism grants.
217 Today: Farmers, environmentalists oppose carbon dioxide pipeline proposals
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how proposals to capture and store carbon dioxide underground in the Midwest have created some unusual alliances between farmers and environmentalists.