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217 Today: Scientists use wastewater to track the spread of COVID-19 and its variants
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how researchers are using wastewater to track new variants of the coronavirus.
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: U.S. Representative discusses proposals that address gun violence after Texas mass shooting
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois about his proposals to curb gun violence after the recent mass shooting at a Texas school.
217 Today: One community college is fighting the stigma of addiction in its community
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what one Illinois community college is doing to fight the stigma of addiction in its rural community.
217 Today: CDC marks Champaign County community level of COVID-19 as high
In today's deep dive, we’ll talk with an epidemiologist about the CDC moving Champaign County to a “high” community level of COVID-19.
217 Today: A glitch in the Affordable Care Act led one family to file for divorce to get health insurance
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about efforts to fix the so-called “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act.
217 Today: Small broadband providers get rural customers connected in places telecom giants left behind
In today's deep dive, we’ll travel to western Kansas to see how some smaller companies are bringing high speed internet to remote areas.
217 Today: Two incumbent Republicans face off in the primary for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a primary matchup between two incumbent Republicans in the race for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.
217 Today: Some hospitals have stopped using race to inform patient care
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some hospitals are moving away from factoring a patient’s race into measurements used to inform patient care.
217 Today: New section of Kickapoo Rail Trail is expected to be finished this fall
In today's deep dive, we’ll get details on the latest section of the Kickapoo Rail Trail which is expected to be finished by September
217 Today: A new grain has potential to feed more people in a warming climate
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the grain, kernza, and why some people think it could be a solution to feed more people in a warming climate.