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.
In today's deep dive, Paul Cronin, the CEO of i3 Broadband, talks about increased demand for broadband service during the pandemic and the challenges of bringing broadband to rural areas.
In today's deep dive, we'll check in with a nurse one year after graduating from nursing school and starting her career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new community news outlets that are popping up to help fill the void in areas where local news options are scarce.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about monoclonal antibodies, which are used to treat and prevent COVID-19.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about confusion happening throughout the state because of reduced contact tracing and a lack of guidance from health officials.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the definition of the word “rural” has lasting consequences for small towns across the country.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a Danville pastor who is encouraging others to get the COVID vaccine after the virus took the life of his wife last summer.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from James Corbin II -- one of the honorees at this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration coming up on Sunday.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about abandoned mines across Illinois and how federal money could help mitigate and redevelop these sites.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how suicide companion programs in prisons can increase trauma.
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