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217 Today: Sickle cell patients face systemic racism and a crippling disease
In today's deep dive, sickle cell patients face a double whammy: systemic racism and a crippling disease.
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: Producers say a crossbreed of cattle and buffalo provides the best of both
In today's deep dive, bison meat is lean, but the animals are hard to raise. That's why some producers are raising Beefalo, a hybrid of buffalo and cattle.
217 Today: After implementing a new learning model, one Illinois middle school isn’t turning back
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the new PDSA learning model one Illinois middle school is using with promising results.
217 Today: Experts monitor health of peregrine falcons and tag three newly born chicks
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how experts from Chicago’s Field Museum recently traveled to Rockford to band three peregrine falcon chicks who were born on top of the former Rockford Register Star building
217 Today: As new mental health crisis line preps to go live, call centers deal with worker shortage
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a new mental health crisis line is set to go live across the country this July. Although call centers are preparing for the spike in calls, there are not enough workers to take on the influx.
217 Today: Chicago rap duo teaches students how to build rapping skills and confidence
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a visit from a Chicago rap duo to a Champaign school taught students how to compose music and believe in themselves. Editor's note: Illinois plans to spend $500 million on broadband.
217 Today: Three of four Republican candidates in Illinois 13th District design campaigns after former President Trump
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how three Republican candidates for the 13th Illinois Congressional District are modeling their campaign after former President Trump, while one is choosing a more bipartisan track.
217 Today: Alcohol use, and related health problems, soared in the Midwest during the pandemic
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how pandemic alcohol use has accelerated health trends already taking place in the Midwest.
217 Today: Bilingual education helps students learn English while increasing their confidence and academic performance
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a school in St. Louis is implementing bilingual education to benefit students who are learning English. The district administrators said the class has boosted students' confidence and academic performance.
217 Today: Democratic candidates in Illinois’ 13th District debate gun control, gas prices, aid to Ukraine and inflation
In today's deep dive, we'll recap last week's 13th District Democratic debate in preparation for tonight's debate involving the four Republican candidates for Congress in Illinois’ 13th District.