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217 Today: U of I students call for better housing and meal options over breaks
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some students at the University of Illinois want the campus to provide better housing and meal options over breaks.
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: How could cuts to the U.S. Department of Education impact Illinois schools?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the local impact of cuts to the Department of Education.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 13 – Mar. 16
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: The power of mentorship through the C-U One-to-One program
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the CU One to One Mentoring Program and how it has helped some people in the area.
217 Today: Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Midwest states are trying to help small town grocery stores.
217 Today: Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers the hardest
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers.
217 Today: Mass layoffs at USDA leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Mar. 06 – Mar. 09
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of art and entertainment.
217 Today: NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge open for students to share their stories
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about NPR's Student Podcast Challenge and what students and adults need to know before they submit.
217 Today: The evolution of Black sacred music
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Professor Ollie Watts Davis, the founder and director of the U of I's Black Chorus.