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217 Today: Illinois Democrats sweep statewide races in midterm elections
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at Tuesday’s election results in Illinois with statehouse reporter Alex Degman.
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: Cybersecurity expert questions Champaign County’s claims of a cyberattack at voting polls
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about claims of a cyberattack on Champaign County election systems, plus election results from the county and across the state.
217 Today: A Supreme Court case from Indiana could prevent Americans from suing state agencies
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how millions of Americans could lose the right to sue when state agencies don’t provide services people are entitled to.
217 Today: New law may lower prescription drug prices for seniors
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at a change to Medicare that could help seniors facing high drug prices.
217 Today: Music director of the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana previews their upcoming concert
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from the music director of the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, Sarah Riskind, about the choir's upcoming concert this Sunday.
217 Today: Educators find new ways to teach reading amid a statewide decline in reading scores
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how educators are working to raise reading scores for schoolchildren in Illinois.
217 Today: Pregnant immigrants struggle to find prenatal care amid restrictive federal laws
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how pregnant immigrants in some states are barred from public assistance if they’ve been in the U.S. less than five years, which leaves them with few options for affordable prenatal care.
217 Today: Changing demographics and political power in one rural Douglas County town
In today's deep dive, we’ll take you south from Champaign-Urbana to the Douglas County town of Arcola, where Latinos are increasing in population and in power
217 Today: Career advancement opportunities may solve shortage of long-term care workers
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at whether career advancement opportunities could help with the shortage of long-term care workers.
217 Today: Lavender Newsletter creators bring back a 1980s queer publication
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Lavender Newsletter, a reboot of a newsletter originally published in the 1980s for the local lesbian community.
