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DeAndra Yates-Dycus’ son was shot in the head while attending a birthday party on the Northwest side of Indianapolis. Since then, she started a nonprofit called Purpose 4 My Pain where she provides support for other families who’ve been affected by gun violence. — Farah Yousry/Side Effects Public Media

September 14, 2022

217 Today: Survivors of gun violence struggle with long-term physical and emotional health issues

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how survivors of gun violence deal with physical and emotional health consequences that can last for years.

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The left side of this photo near Danville is in the Illinois 2nd Congressional District, which stretches up to the south side of Chicago. The right side is in the 15th Congressional District, which stretches west all the way to Quincy. — Illinois Public Media

September 13, 2022

217 Today: Redistricting puts some Vermilion County voters in the same congressional district with part of Chicago

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at new congressional districts in Vermilion County.

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Dr. Cyrena Hull clips Abbie's nails. Hull said she's constantly shifting gears at the rural veterinary clinic where she works. “There have been days that I'm doing a euthanasia in one room and a standard appointment, whether that be vaccines, with another dog literally in another room, — Xcaret Nuñez/Harvest Public

September 12, 2022

217 Today: Rural veterinarians struggle to pay off medical school debt

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how rural veterinarians are in short supply, and the heavy debt load many carry from medical school isn’t helping.

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This map shows the number of people who signed up for the far-right group The Oath Keepers by state. — Anti-Defamation League

September 09, 2022

217 Today: A new report reveals the number of Illinoisians who signed up for a far-right militia group

In today's deep dive, we'll look at a new report from the Anti-Defamation League, which reveals how many Illinoisans – and elected officials – signed up with the far-right group, the Oath Keepers.

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Ri'Chard Frazier, 21, lives in Indiana now, where he takes care of his baby and plans a future landscaping business. — Emily Hays/Illinois Public Media

September 08, 2022

217 Today: Champaign invests COVID-19 relief in grassroots program to deter gun violence

In today's deep dive, we'll hear how Champaign is investing COVID-19 relief in a grassroots program with the goal of using talent development to prevent gun violence.

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Student employees of the Lilly Center test for toxic algae on Lake Wawasee, the largest natural lake within Indiana. — Scott Perkins

September 07, 2022

217 Today: Volunteer groups work to test rivers and lakes for toxic algae blooms

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about volunteer groups testing rivers and lakes for toxic algae blooms.

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The Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb. — Austin Hansen, Ross Beach/WNIJ

September 06, 2022

217 Today: How Biden’s student loan forgiveness helps some Illinois grads move forward

In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the impact of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on the economy and everyday people with student debt.

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