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217 Today: Knox County farmer returns to providing produce after brief hiatus
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a Knox County farmer that’s back to providing produce after a break from the business.
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: Crisis pregnancy centers that use deceptive tactics could face legal battles
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois lawmakers want to crack down on crisis pregnancy centers that use deceptive practices.
217 Today: University of Illinois restarts repatriation of Native American ancestors
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the University of Illinois is investing in new resources to repatriate Native American ancestors.
217 Today: Midwest hospital still reeling two years after cyberattack
In today's deep dive, we’ll check in with a Midwest hospital that’s still reeling two years after a cyberattack.
217 Today: Rural communities grapple with food access amid lack of grocery stores
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how some Midwestern communities are grappling with lack of access to healthy food.
217 Today: Candlelight vigil honors lives of two high school students
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a candlelight vigil held at Prairie Central High School in Livingston County on Saturday to honor the lives of two students.
217 Today: Danville mayoral candidate Jackie Vinson challenges incumbent Rickey Williams
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Danville mayoral candidate Jackie Vinson ahead of the April election.
217 Today: Danville Mayor Rickey Williams seeks reelection in April
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation between Illinois Newsroom's Jim Meadows and Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr ahead of the April mayoral election.
217 Today: U of I professor finds age may protect older women of color from negative mental health symptoms
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from University of Illinois professor Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo about a correlation between age and mental health in Black and Latina women.
217 Today: Despite a critical deadline extension, Illinois craft cannabis businesses are worried
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an extension the State Department of Agriculture granted craft cannabis businesses in Illinois.