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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The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.

The 217 Today Podcast episodes:

November 05, 2025 217 Today: A look into the fall Illinois veto session in Springfield
In today’s deep dive, it’s been over a week since state lawmakers in Springfield wrapped a busy fall veto session.
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11min
November 04, 2025 217 Today: Tasks on a treadmill, live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way
In today’s deep dive, four artists perform everyday tasks while running on a treadmill. Burnout Paradise is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana this weekend.
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12min
November 03, 2025 217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
In today’s deep dive, a group of veterans is coming together this month to showcase their artwork.
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12min
October 31, 2025 217 Today: How Foley artists transform watermelons into a chorus of feasting zombies in horror films
In today’s deep dive, a majority of the spooky sounds in scary movies aren’t as scary as they seem. Most of the time they’re created with everyday objects.
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14min
October 30, 2025 217 Today: Downstate jury finds ex-cop guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey
In today’s deep dive, the conviction against former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson, who is white, carries a potential sentence of between four and 20 years.
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11min
October 29, 2025 217 Today: ‘National Math Stars’ wants to identify and support Illinois’ youngest math minds
In today’s deep dive, a group of Illinois students has joined a program to foster the nation's top math minds.
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October 28, 2025 217 Today: Good gourd! These Midwesterners are raising giant pumpkins that weigh as much as a car
In today’s deep dive, raising giant pumpkins is a labor of love for some Midwest growers. And the pumpkins keep getting bigger and bigger.
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October 27, 2025 217 Today: Jury could decide the fate of Sean Grayson in his murder trial this week
In today’s deep dive, the murder trial of Sean Grayson resumes today. He is the former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey last year.
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October 24, 2025 217 Today: U of I satellite was delivered to space. It will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth
In today’s deep dive, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed satellite was delivered to Earth’s outer atmosphere. We’ll learn more about how it will make a difference for technology on Earth.
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11min
October 23, 2025 217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 23 – Oct. 26
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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FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.