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217 Today: Illinois colleges expand cannabis classes
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Illinois colleges and universities are creating cannabis programs to meet the growing demand for workers.
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: Climate change affects largest maple syrup producer in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about how climate change is affecting a generations-old Illinois maple syrup business.
217 Today: Piatt County Board rejects wind farm proposal
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from the Piatt County Board Vice-Chair about the county’s rejection of wind farm proposals.
217 Today: Some Illinois schools are ‘growing their own’ principals to deal with staffing shortages
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a program where school districts “grow their own” principals to deal with staffing shortages.
217 Today: Midwest gardeners are planting milkweed for Monarch butterflies despite bans
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Midwest gardeners breaking bans on planting milkweed to help Monarch butterflies reproduce.
217 Today: From a Monopoly Board to a Railroad Hall of Fame, Western Illinois is trying to attract tourists
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about two communities in Western Illinois receiving state tourism grants.
217 Today: Farmers, environmentalists oppose carbon dioxide pipeline proposals
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how proposals to capture and store carbon dioxide underground in the Midwest have created some unusual alliances between farmers and environmentalists.
ComEd bribery trial defendant takes the stand in her own defense
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from Mary Dixon and Dave McKinney, who break down the latest in the ComEd bribery trial.
217 Today: Representative Nikki Budzinski completes first 100 days in office
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski’s first 100 days in office representing the 13th congressional district.
217 Today: NPR’s student podcast challenge is looking for entries from middle and high school students
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how students can submit their own podcast to NPR for an annual competition.
