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217 Today: Meteorologist explains cause of January tornadoes
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the several tornado touchdowns down in Central Illinois on Tuesday and how they formed on a warm January day.
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: Decrease in agricultural research funding could affect food security
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the decline in funding for agricultural research and some possible consequences.
217 Today: Looking back on 100 years of WILL-AM’s agricultural programming
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the history of agricultural programming on WILL, which has been part of the station since our first broadcast 100 years ago.
217 Today: Andrew Pritchard discusses the impending winter storm
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Chambana weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard about the impending winter storm.
217 Today: Remembering Jessie White’s trailblazing legacy as Illinois Secretary of State
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the life and legacy of outgoing Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
217 Today: OSF Healthcare tests a new remote monitoring program to free up hospital beds
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from OSF Healthcare about its new remote monitoring program that aims to keep kids out of the hospital.
217 Today: Champaign County Sheriff predicts changes when cash bail ends next month
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuermann about his thoughts on the end of cash bail in Illinois.
217 Today: Restoring America’s Wildlife Act could accelerate nationwide conservation efforts
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about landmark conservation legislation that is awaiting action in the U.S. Senate.
217 Today: Spanish-speaking families face language barriers within families
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about language barriers within families in C-U’s Latinx community.
217 Today: Students say Unit 4 schools fail to provide menstrual products
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about continuing problems in one area school district with providing menstrual products to students as required by law.
