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217 Today: How Donald Mullally helped save NPR
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Don Mullally and how he helped NPR during a financial crisis.
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: What are the best trees for homes in the Midwest? Here’s what experts recommend
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what some people in the Midwest are doing about the lack of tree diversity in their communities.
217 Today: Fresh shrimp doesn’t have to come from the ocean. Turns out Midwest shrimp farms are a thing
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how farmers in the Midwest are growing shrimp far from the ocean.
217 Today: What it’s like as a 988 crisis counselor at PATH
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with two crisis counselors about what it's like working at PATH.
217 Today: Live theater and music take over Champaign and Urbana in the upcoming weeks
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about upcoming performances and entertainment in Champaign and Urbana.
217 Today: Some school districts are using COVID-19 aid to catch up on construction. Is your district one of them?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how COVID-19 relief money is fueling a boom in construction projects in schools.
217 Today: Illinois students will be required to learn about Native American history, sovereignty, genocide and more
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new Illinois bill that will require K-12 students to learn about Native American history.
217 Today: New Northwestern football coach fends off hazing allegation questions
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about conversations about hazing allegations at Northwestern University at Big Ten Media Days.
217 Today: The Music Man is back in the Virginia Theater
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Champaign Urbana Theatre Company presenting its fourth rendition of the Music Man.
217 Today: Illinois prisons need $2.5 billion in repairs, and that’s just the beginning
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the poor conditions in some Illinois prisons and what state consultants recommend for them.