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217 Today: WILL’s first development director discusses origins of the station’s fundraising
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Debbie Day, the first-ever development director at WILL. She’ll talk about the origins of the station’s fundraising.
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: Pygmalion performer Michael Mwenso talks childhood, musical background
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Michael Mwenso of Mwenso and the Shakes, one of the performers at this weekend's Pygmalion Festival.
217 Today: Champaign County’s League of Women Voters calls for the end of the county executive position
In today's deep dive, we’ll find out why the Champaign County League of Women Voters wants to eliminate the office of county executive after just four years.
217 Today: David Palmer helps former political opponent as November election draws closer
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from David Palmer, who his helping former political opponent Nikki Budzinski on the campaign trail.
217 Today: New online resource aims to help people vote in November midterm election
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new online resource to help people vote in the November midterm election.
217 Today: Researchers say some cities are spending COVID relief money on traditional policing, despite reporting otherwise
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at how cities have been spending money from the American Rescue Plan Act.
217 Today: Sinfonia da Camera prepares for season-opening concert
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about Sinfonia da Camera’s season-opening concert Saturday, Sept. 16 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
217 Today: Host reflects on ‘Classically Black’ series that featured classical music by people of color
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from longtime "Classically Black" host Roger Cooper about how the series came about as part of our 100th anniversary.
217 Today: Survivors of gun violence struggle with long-term physical and emotional health issues
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how survivors of gun violence deal with physical and emotional health consequences that can last for years.
217 Today: Redistricting puts some Vermilion County voters in the same congressional district with part of Chicago
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at new congressional districts in Vermilion County.
