The 217 Today Podcast

Illinois Public Media - WILL
  • 4.4 (13)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED DAILY
The 217 Today Podcast

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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    217 Today: Celebrate the holidays down Candy Cane Lane at the Parade of Lights

    In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about what the community can expect to see at the Parade of Lights in Champaign this weekend.

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    217 Today: Daniel Romanchuk shares his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair marathoner

    In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Daniel Romanchuk about his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair racer.

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    217 Today: Trump’s health pick wants to remove fluoride from our water. Does science back this effort?

    In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the benefits and risks of water fluoridation.

  4. NOV 22

    217 Today: Movie filmed in Champaign released nationwide

    In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Christine Swanson, the director of Albany Road which was released nationwide last week.

  5. NOV 21

    217 Today: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms

    In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about some issues at the University of Illinois that continue to create barriers for disabled students.

  6. NOV 20

    217 Today: Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss

    In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the long-term impacts of droughts on animals.

  7. NOV 19

    217 Today: Chicago’s environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains

    In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some Chicago environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains.

  8. NOV 18

    217 Today: Sean Grayson, who killed Sonya Massey, committed misconduct at prior jobs. Another one of his cases just got dropped

    In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson's history of problematic behavior and a missed opportunity to intervene.

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4.4
out of 5
13 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.

Information

  • Creator
    Illinois Public Media - WILL
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 University of Illinois
  • Show Website
    The 217 Today Podcast

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