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217 Today: New section of Kickapoo Rail Trail is expected to be finished this fall
In today's deep dive, we’ll get details on the latest section of the Kickapoo Rail Trail which is expected to be finished by September
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Illinois native reflects on making movies
Stephen Feder is a movie producer who’s worked with some of the biggest names in the industry,
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Parents scrambling because of baby formula shortage
Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott.
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217 Today: A new grain has potential to feed more people in a warming climate
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the grain, kernza, and why some people think it could be a solution to feed more people in a warming climate.
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217 Today: Midwest citizens could be forced to travel for abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned
In today's deep dive, we head to Kentucky to see how overturning Roe v. Wade would affect people in that state as well as Illinois just to its north.
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Magic mushrooms going mainstream?
There’s been a renewed interest in the mental health benefits of mushrooms, and some states are working to decriminalize them.
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Biden visits Illinois
We talked with a reporter who covered President Joe Biden's visit to a farm in Kankakee.
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217 Today: Immigrant women face language and cultural barriers to pregnancy care in Central Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the complex language barriers some pregnant people in Champaign County can face and how advocates are trying to overcome them.
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Unusual or unexceptional spring?
If it seems like this has been a particularly gray and gloomy spring, it may not be your imagination.
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Jill Ellis on soccer, Illinois and winning
Two-time World Cup Championship coach Jill Ellis returns to the University of Illinois in May 2022 as commencement speaker.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
