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217 Today: Recess law boosts elementary students’ social-emotional learning
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the impact of a 2021 Illinois law that requires at least 30 minutes of recess per day in elementary schools.
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: Increasing evictions in Midwest threaten public health
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how evictions are back on the rise in the Midwest, putting an increasing number of tenants at risk for housing insecurity.
217 Today: New Philadelphia designated as national park for being first town legally founded by an African American
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from U of I professor Gerald McWhorter. His great-great grandfather was the first African American to start a town in the U.S., and he did it in Illinois.
217 Today: Enter a classroom using virtual reality in higher education
In today's deep dive, we’ll take you inside a classroom at Northern Illinois University that’s using virtual reality.
217 Today: Gas stoves are feeling the heat after study shows link to asthma
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the relationship between gas stoves and childhood asthma.
217 Today: New reproductive health clinic to open in Champaign
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new reproductive health clinic opening in Champaign this month
217 Today: Supreme Court ruling could reduce wetland protections
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the state of wetlands in the Midwest now and in the future.
217 Today: New Urbana bakery celebrates Mexican, Latin-American culture
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new Urbana bakery that reflects Mexican and Latin-American culture.
217 Today: A preview of Sinfonia da Camera’s Saturday night concert
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Saturday night’s concert from Sinfonia da Camera at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
217 Today: Illinois assault weapons ban faces legal challenges
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the legal issues surrounding Illinois’ new assault weapons ban.