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217 Today: New initiative aims to welcome more people of color to farmers markets
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new initiative that aims to welcome more people of color into farmers markets across the Midwest.
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: Environmental advocates push back against campaign to expand Chicago-Rockford International Airport
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why local environmental advocatese are upset over a campaign ad touting the growth of the Chicago-Rockford International Airport.
217 Today: Champaign Unit 4 board ratifies new contract after months of negotiations
In today's deep dive, we'll speak with Illinois Newsroom reporter Emily Hays about the newly ratified contract between Champaign Unit 4 School District and the Champaign Federation of Teachers.
217 Today: Ford’s new electric F-150 pickup truck could push old-school drivers to go electric
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about Ford’s efforts to transition its iconic F-150 truck from gas guzzler to electric vehicle and if it has the potential to convert more drivers to electric.
217 Today: Backyard flock owners try to contain bird flu as infections sweep through the country
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at how the highly contagious bird flu that’s spreading across the country is affecting owners of backyard flocks.
217 Today: Focus 580, WILL-AM’s long-running local call-in show, connected station to community
In today's deep dive, we’ll look back at a longtime staple in the WILL-AM lineup -- the Focus 580 talk show -- for WILL's 100th anniversary.
217 Today: WILL celebrates 100th anniversary with a look back at its first broadcasts
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look back at the beginning of WILL for its 100th anniversary this week.
217 Today: Listen to the voice of Langston Hughes recorded over 60 years ago
In today's deep dive, we look back at a visit to the University of Illinois by the Black poet Langston Hughes that WILL broadcast in the late 1950s.
217 Today: WILL-AM celebrates 100th anniversary of first broadcast this week
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look back at the early days of WILL-AM as the station celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first broadcast this week.
217 Today: Health inequities will worsen if Congress doesn’t restore COVID-19 funding, experts warn
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why public health experts are warning that health inequities will worsen if Congress doesn’t restore funding to COVID-19 programs.