The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: A Dialogue with Urbana Police Chief Larry D. Boone
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why Urbana's new police chief says tracking the flow of guns will help reduce youth violence in Black and Brown communities.
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New book tells the history of Zion, Illinois, and its nuclear power plant
Casey Bukro's new book tells the story of Zion, Illinois, including its formation, its power plant, and the future of nuclear energy in general.
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217 Today: Victoria Vincent gets serious about her comedy
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with comedian Victoria Vincent about her success as a Black woman in comedy.
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Lunar New Year 2024: Welcoming the Year of the Dragon
The Lunar New Year 2024 is almost upon us. We're talking about it being the Year of The Dragon and some local celebrations.
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Multiple investigations and resignations connected to WTVP, PBS in Peoria
WTVP, the public television station located in Peoria, has been involved in a scandal, surrounding the misuse of donor money. We'll talk to a reporter who's been covering the station, and the new WTVP board chair about how they move forward.
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217 Today: Former GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey running to unseat Mike Bost in 12th District
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Congressman Mike Bost and the challenge he faces in the March 19 primary.
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Two broods of cicadas to cross paths again after 221 years
The two particular broods of cicadas we're set to see this year only cross paths like this every 221 years.
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Union Civil War camp in Cairo once hosted up to 5,000 freed African Americans
Efforts are underway to recognize historic sites related to Black history, including Camp Defiance in Cairo.
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217 Today: Several northern Illinois juvenile detention centers non-compliant in education & discipline
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about juvenile detention centers in Northern Illinois that were labeled “non-compliant” by the state in education and discipline.
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Best of: What stopped the rise of the Klan in the ‘20s?
A new book by author Timothy Egan looks at the second birth of the Ku Klux Klan, in the 1920s, and how it was particularly popular here in the Midwest. The book focuses on the KKK's Midwestern leader and how his depraved personal actions ultimately led to the downfall of the Klan.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
