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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.
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: 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.
217 Today: A new historical marker in Illinois honors a worker killed protesting in the 1930s
In today's deep dive, we'll learn the history behind a new historical marker in Illinois that honors a worker killed protesting in the 1930s.
217 Today: Soil protection program unites climate change experts and farmers
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a program that finds common ground between climate change experts and farmers.
217 Today: Performance at Krannert this weekend pays tribute to civil rights movement through jazz
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with University of Illinois associate professor of voice Barrington Coleman ahead of a performance Sunday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Champaign.
217 Today: Illinois Holocaust survivor reflects on importance of remembering what led to World War II
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Illinois Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein who reflects on the importance of never forgetting what led to World War II.