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217 Today: C-U Folk and Roots Festival headliner Don Flemons discusses his move to the Chicago area
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Don Flemons, who is one of the headline performers at this year's C-U Folk and Roots Festival.
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: Metro East abortion clinics struggle to serve increasing number of patients
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the surge in patients to the St. Louis Metro East from states with new abortion bans.
217 Today: Congresswoman Robin Kelly discusses gun violence, Green New Deal in campaign for re-election
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Congresswoman Robin Kelly who is up for re-election in Illinois’ 2nd congressional district. She’s running against Republican challenger Thomas Lynch.
217 Today: Democrat Tammy Duckworth seeks second term in Illinois Senate race against Republican challenger Kathy Salvi
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the race for U.S. Senate in Illinois, where Democrat Tammy Duckworth is seeking a second term against Republican challenger Kathy Salvi.
217 Today: Susannah Scaroni discusses winning the Chicago Marathon after recovering from a car accident
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Susannah Scaroni, a University of Illinois graduate student who won the Women’s Wheelchair race at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
217 Today: Incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore in IL Attorney General race
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the race for Illinois Attorney General, where incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore.
217 Today: Illinois Treasurer candidates discuss taxes and the potential merger of the treasurer and comptroller offices
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from both candidates running for Illinois Treasurer: incumbent Democrat Mike Frerichs and his challenger, Republican state representative Tom Demmer.
217 Today: 2nd District Republican candidate Thomas Lynch talks gun control and abortion ahead of the midterm election
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Republican Thomas Lynch, who is attempting to unseat incumbent Democrat Robin Kelly in Illinois’ second congressional district.
217 Today: Pandemic learning places a greater strain on students with disabilities
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed learning for students, especially those with disabilities who need accommodations.
217 Today: Jupiter String Quartet prepares for their first performance of the academic year
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from violinist Nelson Lee from the Jupiter String Quartet. The group's first performance this academic year is tomorrow night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.