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Speakers at the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center event unveiling the new Champaign County Welcoming Plan on Sept. 15, 2021 (from left to right): John Matanda, Chris Garcia and Carly McCrory-McKay — Courtesy of the University YMCA

September 20, 2021

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.

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Gov. JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 2408, a sweeping energy regulation overhaul, into law at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago Wednesday. — Screenshot/Blueroomstream.com

September 17, 2021

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.

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The Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve near Mahomet. — Champaign County Forest Preserve District

September 16, 2021

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.

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In this Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, file photo, families evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan, walk through the terminal to board a bus after they arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va. U.S. religious groups of many faiths are gearing up to assist the thousands of incoming refugees. — Gemunu Amarasinghe/AP

September 15, 2021

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.

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Matt and Kate Lambert in their soybean field in northern Missouri. They are participating in a research study to find out how much carbon their farming practices are keeping in the ground and out of the atmosphere. — Jonathan Ahl/Harvest Public Media

September 14, 2021

217 Today: Tuesday Sept. 14, 2021

In today's deep dive, we look at new carbon capture research for farmers.

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September 13, 2021

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.

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Champaign Fire Department Shield displayed at the firefighter/police memorial in West Side Park. — Reginald Hardwick/Illinois Newsroom

September 10, 2021

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.

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September 09, 2021

217 Today: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

In today's deep dive, the Illinois House returns to Springfield Thursday to take up massive energy legislation. We get a preview of those discussions.

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