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217 Today: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021
In today's deep dive, we get an update on the investigation of the disappearance of Illinois State University graduate student and Danville native Jelani Day.
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: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021
In today's deep dive, a conversation with Brown University economist Emily Oster, who has written extensively about decision making during the COVID-19 pandemic.
217 Today: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
In today's deep dive, COVID-19 vaccines are plentiful in the United States, but not in many other parts of the world. That's leading some people to take extreme measures to get a shot.
217 Today: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021
In today's deep dive, the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center has released a plan outlining steps the community can take to better meet the needs of immigrants.
217 Today: Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
In today's deep dive, a closer look at the environmental impact of the massive energy bill that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this week.
217 Today: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021
In today's deep dive, a conversation with the incoming executive director of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.
217 Today: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021
In today's deep dive, we hear from the director of an agency that will help resettle refugees from Afghanistan in Illinois.
217 Today: Tuesday Sept. 14, 2021
In today's deep dive, we look at new carbon capture research for farmers.
217 Today: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021
In today's deep dive, a conversation with the acting medical center director of the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville.
217 Today: Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
In today's deep dive, a conversation with Champaign Fire Chief Gary Ludwig. He discusses his memories of the 9/11 attacks and how they changed firefighting.