The 217 Today Podcast

By Illinois Public Media - WILL

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

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How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.

The 217 Today Podcast episodes:

November 19, 2025 217 Today: Junior League of Champaign-Urbana celebrates final Festival of Trees
In today’s deep dive, Junior League of Champaign-Urbana celebrates the final Festival of Trees after 30 years.
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11min
November 18, 2025 217 Today: ‘There’s a softness that starts to settle in’, peer educators incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center describe their teaching journey
In today’s deep dive, Danville Correctional Center has led the state in experimenting with a different kind of education — led by peers.
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11min
November 17, 2025 217 Today: Illinois Public Media’s new leaders describe their vision, hope to allay staff concerns
In today’s deep dive, an interview with The New Leaders of Illinois public media.

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12min
November 14, 2025 217 Today: Curious about astrophotography in C-U? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the craft
In today’s deep dive, astrophotographers in Champaign, Urbana share what’s so awe inspiring about their work.
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November 13, 2025 217 Today: U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
In today’s deep dive, the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is installing new leadership at Illinois Public Media.
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12min
November 12, 2025 217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 13 – Nov. 16
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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10min
November 11, 2025 217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
In today’s deepdive, a group of veterans is coming together this month to showcase their artwork.
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11min
November 10, 2025 217 Today: Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
In today’s deepdive, American agriculture depends on foreign workers. President Trump’s immigration clampdown is shrinking a farm workforce that was already too small, and farm groups are sounding the alarm.
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11min
November 07, 2025 217 Today: Robert Moore, first Black U.S. Marshal from central Illinois, discusses his journey in law enforcement
In today’s deepdive, we'll bring you a conversation with Robert Moore Central Illinois' first Black U.S. Marshal. Moore shares details on his journey through the Illinois State Police and how he fought for civil rights within the realm of law enforcement.
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16min
November 06, 2025 217 Today: Remembering Latrelle Bright, a pillar in the Champaign-Urbana theater community
In today’s deep dive, a University of Illinois theater professor touched the lives of nearly everyone she worked with.
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16min

FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.