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217 Today: Midwest offers untapped potential for maple syrup production
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the potential for growth in the maple syrup market across the lower Midwest, including Illinois.
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: Research shows Medicaid enrollment could break cycles of incarceration
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about efforts to enroll people leaving prison in Medicaid to help keep them from coming back.
217 Today: University of Illinois medical students gather items to send Ukrainian refugees
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a local effort by University of Illinois Medical students to send donated items to Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
217 Today: U.S. fertilizer prices skyrocket after invasion of Ukraine leaving Midwest farmers worried
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting the cost of fertilizer here in the United States.
217 Today: New program will give Champaign’s Garden Hills residents new safety features to curb gun violence
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation about a new program working to bring new safety features to the Garden Hills neighborhood in the city’s north end.
217 Today: Pandemic may have halted progress toward ending racial disparities in cancer deaths
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the pandemic may be halting the progress of those working to lower cancer deaths among Black Americans.
217 Today: Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike resigns after three years
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike's tenure, and how she helped people of all stripes navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
217 Today: All-time leading scorer for Illini basketball discusses current team before Big Ten Tournament
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with the leading scorer in Illinois men’s basketball history about this year’s Illini team ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.
217 Today: High school students who speak multiple languages help promote COVID-19 vaccines
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how high school students who speak multiple languages are getting the word out about COVID-19 vaccines.
217 Today: Few Midwest states regularly test for toxic algae blooms despite tragic consequences for families
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the tragic effects of toxic algae for one Midwestern family.