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Extinction of Olney Squirrels
The city of Olney is proud of its multitude of albino squirrels. But are they on the verge of extinction?
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Rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
This year, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer communities in Illinois have found themselves to be the targets of hatred.
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217 Today: Illinois Treasurer candidates discuss taxes and the potential merger of the treasurer and comptroller offices
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from both candidates running for Illinois Treasurer: incumbent Democrat Mike Frerichs and his challenger, Republican state representative Tom Demmer.
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Touring Black on Black on Black on Black art exhibition
We talked with the artists who created works for the “Black on Black on Black on Black" at the Krannert Art Museum.
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217 Today: 2nd District Republican candidate Thomas Lynch talks gun control and abortion ahead of the midterm election
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Republican Thomas Lynch, who is attempting to unseat incumbent Democrat Robin Kelly in Illinois’ second congressional district.
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Latinos find home in the Quad Cities
The largest concentration of Latinos in downstate Illinois is in the Quad Cities.
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Legal deserts in rural Illinois
A group is aiming to bring lawyers to rural parts of Illinois, where people can struggle to find help in court.
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Best of: ‘Punks in Peoria’ explores city’s history with musical rebellion
An award-winning book explores Peoria’s music culture from the mid-90s — brimming with anger at authority, celebrating a do-it-yourself ethos, and embracing the strange.
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217 Today: Pandemic learning places a greater strain on students with disabilities
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed learning for students, especially those with disabilities who need accommodations.
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217 Today: Jupiter String Quartet prepares for their first performance of the academic year
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from violinist Nelson Lee from the Jupiter String Quartet. The group's first performance this academic year is tomorrow night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.