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217 Today: Incoming Parkland College president discusses goals for the community college
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Pamela Lau, who will be taking over as president of Parkland College in Champaign in January.
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: Loyola researcher clears up misinformation about the SAFE-T Act
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a Loyola University researcher about the SAFE-T Act, which will give judges more discretion about which people to keep in jail before their trials and eliminate cash bail in Illinois.
217 Today: Midterm election results could affect Farm Bill renewal next year
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how the midterm elections could affect the huge Farm Bill up for renewal next year.
217 Today: Carle Foundation Hospital copes with children with RSV filling its hospital beds
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Carle Hospital in Urbana is coping with the number of children with RSV filling the pediatric beds.
217 Today: Urban farmers struggle to buy vacant lots to turn into greenspace
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how urban farms can take blighted vacant lots and turn them into green space that provides food for neighborhoods. But farmers often struggle to get the land they need.
217 Today: Black Americans are less likely to receive palliative and hospice care than White Americans
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at reasons Black Americans don’t receive palliative and hospice care at the same level as white people.
217 Today: 3M manufacturing plant causes widespread drinking water contamination along the Mississippi River
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the widespread drinking water contamination caused by a 3M manufacturing plant along the Mississippi River.
217 Today: U of I program helps Indigenous tribes take possession of human remains
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a program at the University of Illinois that helps indigenous tribes take possession of human remains currently stored by the university.
217 Today: Percussionist Zakir Hussain discusses his musical influences ahead of Krannert concert
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from virtuoso tabla player Zakir Hussain, who is in concert Wednesday night at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
217 Today: Tightening abortion laws prompt conversations about making the Child Tax Credit permanent
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why there’s a discussion of making last year’s temporary child tax credit permanent.