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217 Today: Danville mayor hopes new economic development will revitalize city
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr about economic development plans for the struggling city.
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: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is indicted on federal charges
In today's deep dive, we'll hear more on the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
217 Today: Illinois schools say they lack guidance after finding high levels of lead in water
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Illinois schools are tackling high levels of lead in their water.
217 Today: Treatment facilities for children with severe mental illness struggle to find staff
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about how treatment facilities for children with severe mental illness are struggling to hire enough workers.
217 Today: Pandemic could accelerate the decline of in-person farm shows
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how the pandemic may have accelerated the decline of in-person farm shows.
217 Today: Remains of an Illinois man killed in Pearl Harbor are coming home
In today's deep dive, more than 80 years after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, we'll hear about the remains of a Central Illinois man killed in the attack that are finally coming home.
217 Today: Parents seek breast milk of vaccinated mothers to protect children against COVID-19
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about some parents who are seeking out donated breastmilk from vaccinated mothers to help protect their young children from COVID-19.
217 Today: Farmers feel the effects of climate change across the Midwest
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the changing winter climate in the Midwest and how it’s affecting farmers.
217 Today: New legislative inspector general discusses his goals for the position
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what retired judge Michael McCuskey wants to accomplish in his new position as Illinois' legislative inspector general.
217 Today: Vulnerable populations in Illinois struggle to gain access to COVID-19 treatments
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about how vulnerable populations in Illinois are struggling to gain access to COVID-19 treatments that could keep them out of the hospital.