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217 Today: Higher ed expert discusses new budget’s impact on Illinois college students
In today's deep dive, a look at how the new state budget will affect Illinois college students.
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: University president discusses challenges facing small colleges after Lincoln College closure
In today's deep dive, we'll speak with the president of Illinois Wesleyan University about how the closure of Lincoln College this spring underscores some of the challenges that small colleges and universities are facing.
217 Today: McLean County electric vehicle manufacturer CEO discusses plans to grow
In today's deep dive, we'll a conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scalise about the McLean County company’s plans to retain and hire more workers as they scale up manufacturing.
217 Today: New book highlights the shady past of Wild West lawman Wyatt Earp in Peoria
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a book written about some of Peoria's less savory characters -- including Wild West lawman Wyatt Earp.
217 Today: Native American mascots remain in many high schools throughout Illinois
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the continued presence of Native American mascots at many high schools across Illinois.
217 Today: Music director details Sinfonia da Camera’s season finale concert
In today's deep dive, we'll speak with music director Ian Hobson about Sinfonia da Camera, the chamber orchestra in residence at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and its season finale concert Saturday night.
217 Today: New initiative aims to welcome more people of color to farmers markets
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new initiative that aims to welcome more people of color into farmers markets across the Midwest.
217 Today: Environmental advocates push back against campaign to expand Chicago-Rockford International Airport
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why local environmental advocatese are upset over a campaign ad touting the growth of the Chicago-Rockford International Airport.
217 Today: Champaign Unit 4 board ratifies new contract after months of negotiations
In today's deep dive, we'll speak with Illinois Newsroom reporter Emily Hays about the newly ratified contract between Champaign Unit 4 School District and the Champaign Federation of Teachers.
217 Today: Ford’s new electric F-150 pickup truck could push old-school drivers to go electric
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about Ford’s efforts to transition its iconic F-150 truck from gas guzzler to electric vehicle and if it has the potential to convert more drivers to electric.