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217 Today: Major snowstorm barrels its way through the Midwest
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the snowstorm underway in central Illinois, which could drop as many as 20 inches of snow in spots.
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: Many new doctors are missing crucial medical training after focusing on COVID-19
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how new doctors’ constant focus on COVID-19 is keeping them from learning other necessary medical skills.
217 Today: Illinois schools remain short on substitutes during the national teacher shortage
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at how a lack of substitutes teachers has made staffing next to impossible for some Illinois schools.
217 Today: One nurse explains the toll of working through a pandemic for two years
In today's deep dive, a nurse in Bloomington-Normal tells us about the toll that the pandemic has taken as we approach two years of fighting COVID-19.
217 Today: People who are incarcerated can face retaliation when they report staff sexual misconduct
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how people who are incarcerated can face retaliation when they report staff sexual misconduct.
217 Today: Demand for broadband increased during the pandemic, but many rural areas still lack it
In today's deep dive, Paul Cronin, the CEO of i3 Broadband, talks about increased demand for broadband service during the pandemic and the challenges of bringing broadband to rural areas.
217 Today: A nurse reflects on starting her career during the COVID-19 pandemic one year later
In today's deep dive, we'll check in with a nurse one year after graduating from nursing school and starting her career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
217 Today: New community news outlets fill the void of local news coverage in the Midwest
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new community news outlets that are popping up to help fill the void in areas where local news options are scarce.
217 Today: Monoclonal antibodies can help treat COVID-19 but don’t replace vaccines, according to medical expert
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about monoclonal antibodies, which are used to treat and prevent COVID-19.
217 Today: Reduced contact tracing leaves people who test positive confused about what to do next
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about confusion happening throughout the state because of reduced contact tracing and a lack of guidance from health officials.