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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 130 episodes available.
July 11, 2025217 Today: Scientists are debating the risks of carbon sequestration under sole-source aquifersIn today’s deep dive, state lawmakers are calling for a partial ban on carbon sequestration over concerns that it could contaminate drinking water in important resources like the Mahomet Aquifer. But some scientists say those risks are minimal....more11minPlay
July 10, 2025217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment....more10minPlay
July 09, 2025217 Today: ‘The stress starts to leave the body.’ Meet Galesburg’s roving therapy dogsIn today’s deep dive, a unique breed of mental health professionals are traveling across Illinois to provide emotional support therapy dogs....more12minPlay
July 08, 2025217 Today: HIV community faces a double whammy: Medicaid reductions and CDC funding cutsIn today’s deep dive, medicaid cuts and potential reductions to HIV prevention and testing dollars could both hit patients living with the disease....more11minPlay
July 07, 2025217 Today: US ginseng growers and animal breeders rely on exports to China. Now they wait on a trade deal.In today’s deep dive, China is a major buyer of U.S. agricultural goods including specialty products that have few alternative markets. Some producers worry the on-and-off tariffs with the country could hurt America's reputation as a reliable seller....more11minPlay
July 03, 2025217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment....more10minPlay
July 02, 2025217 Today: A trans migrant came to Chicago to escape violence. Now she’s afraid of deportation.In today’s deep dive, a transgender migrant woman in Chicago talks about her journey trying to find a place to live where human rights are protected....more11minPlay
July 01, 2025217 Today: Illinois immigrant advocate responds to birthright citizenship ruling and increased immigration enforcement around the stateIn today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation about responses to federal immigration enforcement in Illinois including the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship....more12minPlay
June 30, 2025217 Today: Champaign substitute teacher among those joining “March to Gaza” protest in EgyptIn today’s deep dive, a woman from Central Illinois just returned from a trip to Egypt. Her journey was part of a campaign to bring food and relief supplies into Gaza....more11minPlay
June 27, 2025217 Today: Illinois just passed a ‘direct admissions’ bill to simplify the college application processIn today’s deep dive, Illinois lawmakers just passed a bill creating a “direct admission” program to simplify the college application process....more10minPlay
FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.