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 277 episodes available.

The 217 Today Podcast episodes:

January 29, 2026 217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 29 – Feb. 1
In today’s deep dive, What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 29 – Feb. 1
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10min
January 28, 2026 217 Today: A look at the first debate between the three Illinois Democrats vying to become the state’s next U.S. senator
In today’s deep dive, a look at the first face-to-face debate between the three Illinois Democrats vying to become the state’s next U.S. senator that happened earlier this week.
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11min
January 27, 2026 217 Today: Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive despite low milk prices
In today’s deep dive, dairy farms are opening new side businesses, such as cow cuddling and ice cream churning. But those opportunities of joy come amid a volatile milk market.
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10min
January 26, 2026 217 Today: The nation’s wheat belt has been wavering, but hybrid science may help bring it back
In today’s deep dive, wheat isn't grown as much as it used to be across the Great Plains. We'll hear about an effort to hybridize wheat.
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January 23, 2026 217 Today: Illinois Public Media is helping launch a new teen video podcast. Here’s how to sign up.
In today’s deep dive, Illinois Public Media is launching a new video podcast with local teens talking about issues that matter to them, and we want your child to be involved.
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January 22, 2026 217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 22 – Jan. 25
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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January 21, 2026 217 Today: Here are the books Illinois students loved the most in 2025
In today’s deep dive, every year, Illinois students vote on the Readers' Choice Awards for the books they loved the most.
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12min
January 20, 2026 217 Today: One man’s journey from living in poverty in Southern Illinois to prison to a PhD
In today's deep dive, one man is the first to make the leap from a University of Illinois college-in-prison program to a U of I degree.
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January 16, 2026 217 Today: New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role in Underground Railroad
In today's deep dive, a new exhibit at the Urbana Free Library highlights Illinois' involvement in the Underground Railroad.
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January 14, 2026 217 Today: Local film competition challenges participants to make a movie in 48 hours
In today's deep dive, Champaign Movie Makers is hosting their annual 48 Hour Film Competition this weekend, where participants have just two days to make a movie.
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11min

FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.