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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.
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: 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.
217 Today: Indigenous-led groups advocate legal rights for natural entities
In today's deep dive, we hear about how some Indigenous-led environmental groups are pushing to give the Mississippi river some of the same legal rights as people.
217 Today: Illinois’ New Philadelphia becomes a national park
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about New Philadelphia, which recently became the nation’s 424th national park.
217 Today: Indigenous art challenges stereotypes and displays modern culture at Spurlock Museum
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation about the work of indigenous artists being displayed in a new exhibit at the Spurlock Museum.
217 Today: Illinois city looks to bring people together through arts and culture
In today's deep dive, we hear about how the residents and organizations of Rockford are coming together to create a plan addressing cultural equity.
217 Today: Dual credit is blurring the line between high school and higher ed
In today's deep dive, we look at how the line between high school and higher education is blurring as Advanced Placement and Dual Credit participation in Illinois increases.
217 Today: AP is growing faster in Illinois than any other state
In today's deep dive, we hear the first in a two-part series on the growth of Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses in Illinois high schools.