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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.
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: 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.
217 Today: Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices, Illinois expert says
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from an University of Illinois economics professor why the Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices.
217 Today: Professors of history, religion and politics weigh in on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a panel of professors at Western Illinois University on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
217 Today: Children of frontline healthcare workers saw the pandemic’s scariest moments
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the pandemic has affected the children of frontline health workers.
217 Today: Healthcare industry looks to blockchain to help securely share data
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how OSF Healthcare is hoping to use blockchain technology to securely share data.
217 Today: Government reform advocates say Illinois needs further ethics reform after Madigan indictment
In today's deep dive, we’ll find out why government reform advocates say Illinois needs further ethics reform after the indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
217 Today: Families of frontline healthcare workers reflect on the impact of the pandemic
In today's deep dive, we'll look at the effects of the pandemic on the families of frontline healthcare workers.
217 Today: Hear from three Democratic candidates for Illinois’ newly drawn 13th Congressional District
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from the three Democratic candidates for Illinois' newly drawn 13th Congressional District.
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.
