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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.

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IPM News Director Reginald Hardwick, Karen Crawford Simms, Nathan Stevens and Tracy Parsons discuss combatting gun violence in Champaign at the November 15, 2021 News, Brews & Beatz event. — Elizabeth Westfield/Illinois Public Media

December 10, 2021

217 Today: Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about our next News, Brews and Beatz event, discussing solutions to the problem of gun violence in our community.

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Dozens of small-scale studies across the globe on ivermectin fueled a misinformation storm that spread like wildfire in the United States. Even as the erroneous studies got retracted, many groups latched on to them. — Farah Yousry/Vecteezy

December 09, 2021

217 Today: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021

In today's deep dive, the first in a two part series from Side Effects Public Media on how ivermectin became a coveted treatment for COVID-19 despite shaky research.

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The International Prep Academy in Champaign. — Champaign Unit 4 Schools

December 08, 2021

217 Today: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the struggles of dual-language students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Sangamon County Courthouse in Springfield. — Google

December 07, 2021

217 Today: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how some central Illinois tenants are faring now that the eviction moratorium has expired in the state.

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Bloomington’s new police chief says the department has greatly reduced racial disparities in traffic stops by making a few simple changes. — WGLT file photo

December 06, 2021

217 Today: Monday, Dec. 6, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a community in Central Illinois that appears to be reducing the racial disparities in traffic stops.

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Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

December 03, 2021

217 Today: Friday, Dec. 3, 2021

In today's deep dive, we'll learn why Major League Baseball owners have locked out players after their collective bargaining agreement expired earlier this week.

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The Indianapolis Public Library hired Yanna McGraw as its first full-time social worker in July. Her job is to help library patrons navigate challenges beyond the scope of what librarians are trained to handle. — Darian Benson/Side Effects Public Media

December 02, 2021

217 Today: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some libraries are starting to hire social workers to better serve their communities.

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U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) claims victory in his bid for re-election over Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan on Nov. 3, 2020. — Screenshot/Rodney for Congress

December 01, 2021

217 Today: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Republican U.S. Representative Rodney Davis, who is running for re-election in the newly drawn Illinois 15th Congressional District.

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Kobe Smith, 17, helps gut an old house that belongs to the Housing Authority of Champaign County. — Emily Hays/Illinois Newsroom

November 30, 2021

217 Today: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a program in Champaign County that helps young people get their high school diplomas while fixing public housing properties.

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