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217 Today: Why was the Independence Day gunman allowed to own firearms after a previous run-in with police?
In today's deep dive, a closer look at the shooter and gun allegedly at the center of Monday's mass shooting in Highland Park.
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: Young women in Indiana are leading the fight to protect reproductive rights in the red state
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how young women are leading the charge to keep reproductive rights alive in the neighboring state of Indiana.
217 Today: Illinois chefs get creative with ‘Copi cakes’
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some restaurants are serving up Copi – known formerly as "Asian Carp" – as part of Illinois officials' efforts to make the invasive fish more appealing to eat.
217 Today: U.S. healthcare providers face shortage of drug that doctors need to treat their most at-risk patients
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the U.S. is caught in a critical shortage of a drug that doctors need for some of their most vulnerable patients, known as "contact media."
217 Today: Mary Miller defeats Rodney Davis in the 15th Congressional District Republican Primary
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Mary Miller has defeated Rodney Davis during a battle of incumbents in the 15th Congressional District Republican Primary.
217 Today: As Illinois Republicans vote in Tuesday’s primaries, Trump’s endorsement looms large
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about some of the contested races in Tuesday’s Illinois primary election with Statehouse reporter Alex Degman.
217 Today: The effects of bird flu were felt nationally. For one Iowa county, it was devastating.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the latest national outbreak of bird flu that devastated one northwest Iowa county.
217 Today: Conspiracy theories about 2020 presidential election play pivotal role in the race to become the next Illinois Attorney General
In today's deep dive, we'll learn what conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election could mean in the race to become the next Illinois Attorney General.
217 Today: Title IX celebrates 50th anniversary of prohibiting gender-based discrimination
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Title IX on its 50th anniversary.
217 Today: Sickle cell disease creates barriers for men and women to access fertility treatments
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how sickle cell disease can affect fertility in both men and women, yet many find they are unable to access fertility treatments to have children.
