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217 Today: Focus 580, WILL-AM’s long-running local call-in show, connected station to community
In today's deep dive, we’ll look back at a longtime staple in the WILL-AM lineup -- the Focus 580 talk show -- for WILL's 100th anniversary.
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: WILL celebrates 100th anniversary with a look back at its first broadcasts
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look back at the beginning of WILL for its 100th anniversary this week.
217 Today: Listen to the voice of Langston Hughes recorded over 60 years ago
In today's deep dive, we look back at a visit to the University of Illinois by the Black poet Langston Hughes that WILL broadcast in the late 1950s.
217 Today: WILL-AM celebrates 100th anniversary of first broadcast this week
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look back at the early days of WILL-AM as the station celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first broadcast this week.
217 Today: Health inequities will worsen if Congress doesn’t restore COVID-19 funding, experts warn
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why public health experts are warning that health inequities will worsen if Congress doesn’t restore funding to COVID-19 programs.
217 Today: Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices, Illinois expert says
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from an University of Illinois economics professor why the Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices.
217 Today: Professors of history, religion and politics weigh in on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a panel of professors at Western Illinois University on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
217 Today: Children of frontline healthcare workers saw the pandemic’s scariest moments
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the pandemic has affected the children of frontline health workers.
217 Today: Healthcare industry looks to blockchain to help securely share data
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how OSF Healthcare is hoping to use blockchain technology to securely share data.
217 Today: Government reform advocates say Illinois needs further ethics reform after Madigan indictment
In today's deep dive, we’ll find out why government reform advocates say Illinois needs further ethics reform after the indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
