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More than a thousand people march around downtown Chicago for abortion rights, Friday, June 24, 2022. Abortion providers say they’re preparing for potential protests and challenges to access for patients during the upcoming DNC. — Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times

August 02, 2024

217 Today: How abortion providers are preparing for the DNC in Chicago

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.

Brian Siemann prepares to race during the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for Track and Field to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. — Mark Reis / USOPC

August 01, 2024

217 Today: Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games

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.

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Larry Alliger stands in one of his finishing barns for hogs at his farm near Gowrie, Iowa. He now has to transport his hogs twice as far, since the closure of a pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa. — Rachel Cramer / Iowa Public Radio

July 31, 2024

217 Today: Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures

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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Shira Klane, a nurse practitioner who works in Planned Parenthood clinics across Minnesota, cleans an exam room in the Mankato clinic where she is working for the day to fill some vacancies. — Natalie Krebs / Side Effects Public Media

July 30, 2024

217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about an abortion ban that took effect in Iowa yesterday and how it's likely to have ripple effects across the region.

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The mugshot of Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson overlayed with some of his past records. — Farrah Anderson / Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute

July 29, 2024

217 Today: Deputy who killed Sonya Massey joined Sangamon County Sheriff after past employers questioned his integrity and conduct

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how Sean Grayson continued to work at police departments in Central Illinois in a joint investigation between IPM News and the Invisible Institute.

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July 26, 2024

217 Today: A dialogue on maternal healthcare in the Black community

In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a doctor from the Carle College of Medicine about maternal healthcare in the Black community.

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A screen grab from body camera footage released by the Sangamon County State’s Attorney shows the moment then-Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson arrived at Sonya Massey's home in Springfield, Ill. after she called 911 to report a potential prowler. — Photo: Screen grab from provided video

July 25, 2024

217 Today: Deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey in Springfield was discharged from Army for serious misconduct

In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with reporter Farrah Anderson about her recent investigation on now-former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy, Sean Grayson.

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