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217 Today: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
In today's deep dive, it’s summer, and schools are searching for silver linings from their COVID-19 school year. We look at one pandemic idea that has lasted: summer food programs.
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: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
In today's deep dive, it has been a rough year for kids across the country, especially for those in lower income areas. In one Midwest neighborhood, a small vegetable garden is providing fresh food and a safe haven.
217 Today: Monday, July 12, 2021
In today's deep dive, the pandemic has been stressful for many families. That stress can affect a child’s development, including their language and social skills.
217 Today: Friday, July 9, 2021
In today's deep dive, we learn how the Illinois National Guard is working to prevent cyber attacks in Illinois.
217 Today: Thursday, July 8, 2021
In today's deep dive, the planned closure of two nuclear plants in northern Illinois wouldn’t just affect the energy market – it could also hurt funding for schools in the area.
217 Today: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
In today's deep dive, the second and final part of our series on mental health services for children. Today, Side Effects Public Media looks at the shortage of providers.
217 Today: Tuesday, July 6, 2021
In today's deep dive, we take a look at the barriers to getting treatment for a child with mental illness, the first in a two-part series from Side Effects Public Media.
217 Today: Friday, July 2, 2021
In today's deep dive, a 2019 study shows that LGBTQ+ youth in foster care are at higher risk for abuse and harassment than those not in foster care. We’ll learn what the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is doing to try to change that.
217 Today: Thursday, July 1, 2021
In today's deep dive, the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization have issued conflicting guidance for mask-wearing among people vaccinated against COVID-19. We hear from a psychology professor about how people are dealing with that conflict.
217 Today: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
In today's deep dive, today is the last day of Pride Month, and we'll hear from a Champaign resident and activist about what Pride Month celebrations in the community have meant to her.