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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
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: 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.
217 Today: Midwest citizens could be forced to travel for abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned
In today's deep dive, we head to Kentucky to see how overturning Roe v. Wade would affect people in that state as well as Illinois just to its north.
217 Today: Immigrant women face language and cultural barriers to pregnancy care in Central Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the complex language barriers some pregnant people in Champaign County can face and how advocates are trying to overcome them.
217 Today: Former Central Illinois U.S. Representative Tim Johnson dies at age 75
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look back at the life and career of former U.S. Representative Tim Johnson who died Monday at the age of 75.
217 Today: Recent rains aren’t enough to erase drought conditions across the Great Plains
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how recent downpours haven't been enough to erase drought conditions across the Great Plains.
217 Today: Increasing gun violence raises issue of community-wide trauma among residents
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the problem of gun violence in Champaign-Urbana and how it affects how safe residents feel.
217 Today: Upcoming New, Brews and Beatz event plans to discuss solutions to local gun violence
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a preview of Illinois Public Media's next News, Brews and Beatz event, discussing ways to reduce gun violence in Champaign-Urbana.
217 Today: Leader of Planned Parenthood of Illinois reacts to leaked Supreme Court draft opinion
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois about the leaked draft Supreme Court decision that could overturn the Roe v. Wade.
217 Today: Families of children with disabilities struggle to find care amid nationwide labor shortage
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the struggle some families face to find care workers with special skills to support their children with disabilities.