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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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: After husband was deported, a mother alone with three children turns to Trump’s voluntary self-deportation program
In today’s deep dive, a Chicago migrant woman struggles to get by with her three children after her husband was arrested and deported.
217 Today: A family came to Chicago seeking asylum. Dad was deported. Now, Mom wants to leave.
In today’s deep dive, a Chicago migrant recently deported to Venezuela says conditions in detention are inhumane.
217 Today: Consumer advocate pushes for legislative action regarding State Farm rate spike
In today’s deep dive, State Farm's recent 27% rate hike for Illinois homeowners has prompted calls for regulations in the state. A consumer advocate is supporting state oversight over excessive insurance prices.
217 Today: University of Illinois dance camp teaches a contemporary African dance rooted in identity and culture
In today’s deep dive, we bring you a closer look at a high school dance camp on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: What’s next for Illinois’ public media stations as Congress approves withdrawal of $1.1 billion in federal funding?
In today’s deep dive, Republicans in Congress approved President Trump’s request to cut two year’s worth of funding for public radio and television. We talk about how this will impact Illinois.
217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on U of I tenure as he prepares for new role at University of Washington
In today’s deep dive, we talk to Chancellor Robert Jones who tells us why leaving the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the toughest decision he had to make in 46-years of higher education.
217 Today: Drought means ‘drier than normal.’ How will climatologists define drought if the new normal is dry?
In today’s deep dive, in the midst of climate change, figuring out what’s drought or just the new normal can be difficult. Climatologists are working to define what makes a drought.
217 Today: Potential NOAA weather research cuts could have consequences
In today’s deep dive, meteorologists are expressing concerns about how the federal budget proposal could impact weather forecasting.
