59 episodes
The 217 Today Podcast Illinois Public Media - WILL
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- Society & Culture
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4.6 • 12 Ratings
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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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217 Today: Weight-loss drug coverage for Illinois state workers could cost hundreds of millions of dollars
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is defending his administration’s decision to expand an expensive program they hope will help overweight state workers become healthier.
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217 Today: 15 migrant couples got married in Chicago: See the prep, ceremony and wedding party
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about fifteen migrant couples getting married in Chicago during a non-traditional wedding ceremony.
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217 Today: Pro-Palestine groups reconstruct encampment, dispute UIUC officials’ account of protest negotiations
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the University of Illinois officials and police have been responding to encampments on campus in support of Palestine this weekend.
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217 Today: Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president
In today's deep dive — the Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday about whether a president enjoys broad immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 25 – Apr. 28
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the art and entertainment events coming to Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
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217 Today: Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the cause and growing trend of gambling addictions.
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