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217 Today: Definitions of ‘rural’ stop many small towns from getting grant money
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the definition of the word “rural” has lasting consequences for small towns across the country.
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: Danville pastor encourages people to get vaccinated after losing his wife to COVID-19
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a Danville pastor who is encouraging others to get the COVID vaccine after the virus took the life of his wife last summer.
217 Today: Local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award winner advocates for formerly incarcerated people
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from James Corbin II -- one of the honorees at this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration coming up on Sunday.
217 Today: Additional federal money is coming for abandoned mine sites
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about abandoned mines across Illinois and how federal money could help mitigate and redevelop these sites.
217 Today: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how suicide companion programs in prisons can increase trauma.
217 Today: Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how to fight the “post-holiday blues,” which could be worse than usual because of the ongoing pandemic.
217 Today: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022
In today's deep dive, a look back at the early days of WILL-AM, which turns 100 years old this year.
217 Today: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022
In today's deep dive, we’ll ride along on a Rockford school bus where they’ve been dealing with a shortage of bus drivers all year.
217 Today: Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the political polarization throughout the state of Illinois -- which has created "two Illinoises."
217 Today: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022
In today's deep dive, we'll hear the third and final story in a series from Side Effects Public Media on how the pandemic continues to affect rural towns with meatpacking plants