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Illinois News Roundup - July 14, 2023
As part of our Friday shows, we're ending the week with an Illinois news roundup. Today: news from northern and southern Illinois.
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217 Today: Tax credits jump start Midwest carbon capture projects
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how tax credits are part of the Biden’s administration’s plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Toya Wolfe’s coming of age novel shares finding the joys of community in a Chicago neighborhood
We interview Toya Wolfe, author of ‘Last Summer on State Street,’ as we learn how she shaped her first fictional story, set in the historic torn-down landmark, The Robert Taylor Homes.
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Why is the U.S. behind with developing the world’s fastest high-speed trains?
Illinois politicians are celebrating the upgraded train speeds of 110mph from Chicago to St. Louis, but why is the US behind Asia and Europe with 200 mph trains?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Chicago State University’s president is on a mission to enroll more Black students in college
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about the Chicago State University President’s mission to enroll more Black Chicago residents in college.
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Has America changed 3 years after George Floyd’s murder?
Three years ago, Black Lives Matter was at the forefront in reaction to many murders such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. But has America really changed?
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217 Today: Abortion bans build off each other. Indiana’s will impact people across the region
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how Indiana’s Supreme Court decision on abortion may impact abortion care in the Midwest and beyond.
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How Illinoisans helped save public media
A new book shares the history of public media and how the National Association of Educational Broadcasters helped shaped NPR and PBS.
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More high-risk pregnancy patients coming to Illinois for treatment
Many women with complex high-risk pregnancies, who live in abortion-restricted states, are coming to Illinois for treatment.
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217 Today: Abortion bans are fueling a rise in high-risk patients heading to Chicago hospitals
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about how abortion bans are increasing the number of high-risk patients heading to Chicago hospitals.