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217 Today: Lack of data on sickle cell disease creates consequences for patients
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the lack of data on sickle cell disease and the subsequent consequences for patients.
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: Invasive species threaten the Mississippi River Basin
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the threat of invasive species to the Mississippi River Basin.
217 Today: Education researcher says school staffing issues are more than just a ‘teacher shortage’
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the teacher shortage in the state of Illinois.
217 Today: Hall of Fame wide receiver returns to central Illinois to attend season opener, hold golf tournament
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from former Illinois Hall of Fame wide receiver David Williams about this year’s team and his charity golf tournament.
217 Today: School districts across Illinois attempt to increase diversity in Advanced Placement classes
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about efforts to increase diversity in Advanced Placement classes at high schools across the state.
217 Today: Marketplace plans deny in-network claims more than you might think
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how having health insurance doesn’t always mean the care people need will be covered, even if that care is provided in-network.
217 Today: Illinois Legislative Inspector General says his role is to serve as a watchdog, not prosecutor
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from Illinois legislative inspector general Mike McCuskey six months into his new position.
217 Today: Ukrainian students visit sister city of Rockford for respite from war
In today's deep dive, a group of Ukrainian students is taking a much-neede reprieve from war in their town's American sister city of Rockford.
217 Today: Long COVID patients join a chronic illness community seeking answers
In today's deep dive, chronic illness patients hope the money being poured into studying long COVID will have a wider benefit.
217 Today: A conversation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Director, Jerry Costello II
In today's deep dive, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II talks about how inflation and climate change are affecting farmers.