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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 06 – Feb. 09
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of art 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: How more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land.
217 Today: Urbana mayoral candidates Annie Adams and DeShawn Williams explain why they are running
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the candidates for Mayor of Urbana.
217 Today: Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is facing a funding crisis after tax referendum fails
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Illinois lawmakers want the state to help the Public Defender’s Office in Champaign County with funding and staffing challenges.
217 Today: A Champaign agency’s design is a finalist for the Illinois new state flag contest
In today's deep dive, we'll learn that Champaign-based Clanin Creative‘s design has made it one of the top ten finalists for Illinois’ state flag contest.
217 Today: A Dialogue with Jane Eugene of Loose Ends
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Jane Eugene from the British R&B trio Loose Ends to learn about the group's role in soul music.
217 Today: Pritzker addresses pause of federal funds to programs in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we'll hear Governor JB Pritzker address the pause of federal funds to programs in Illinois.
217 Today: More Illinois colleges are offering full tuition scholarships. Are they too good to be true?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Illinois colleges and universities are able to offer full-tuition scholarships.
217 Today: Amid deportation threats, DeKalb area families learn more about guardianship forms
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how residents in northern Illinois are supporting immigrant families who could be impacted by President Trump’s plan to launch mass deportation.
217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.