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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 Illin... more
FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.
May 14, 2025217 Today: America’s favorite pollinator species is experiencing its biggest loss in history. What’s the buzz?In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what's causing bees across the country to die at record-high rates....more0minPlay
May 09, 2025217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on U of I tenure as he prepares for new role at University of WashingtonIn today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who explains why leaving the university was the toughest choice he had to make in higher education....more11minPlay
May 08, 2025217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 08 – May 11In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment. ...more11minPlay
May 07, 2025217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on leading U of I through growth and crisisIn today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who explains what he learned from navigating crises during his tenure at the university....more13minPlay
May 06, 2025217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses equity gaps on campusIn today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who shares his thoughts on the challenge of attracting more Black students to the U of I. ...more16minPlay
May 05, 2025217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses departure from U of I, Trump targeting higher edIn today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones as he reflects on leading the university for the past nine years....more0minPlay
May 02, 2025217 Today: Incoming Urbana mayor DeShawn Williams hopes to unite the cityIn today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Diane Marlin as she wraps up her time in office, and from mayor-elect DeShawn Williams as he prepares to become Urbana's new mayor....more0minPlay
May 01, 2025217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 01 – May 04In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment....more0minPlay
April 30, 2025217 Today: The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration's recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries. ...more12minPlay
April 29, 2025217 Today: University of Illinois pro-Palestinian protests one year laterIn today's deep dive, we’ll look at how student activism at the University of Illinois has changed one year after a pro-Palestinian encampment was formed on campus and how the administration has responded....more13minPlay
FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.