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, we’ll listen to a conversation with a retired education professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about critical race theory and culturally relevant teaching.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the Artist in Residence Program at the Urbana Free Library.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a measure in Illinois that would transform how the state funds higher education.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a Midwest summer camp built for children with sickle cell disease.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some Democrats are worried a protest planned to take place near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could play into Donald Trump’s hands.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new reports showing that big swaths of northern Illinois lack mental and behavioral health providers for children.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how farmers are using drones over farm fields to make their operations more efficient.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Chicago abortion providers and advocates are preparing for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center this month.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Paralympian Brian Siemann about the upcoming games and his journey to becoming an athlete.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why several large pork packers have closed plants in the U.S. and Canada in recent years and what it means for producers.
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