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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.
June 11, 2025217 Today: Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’In today’s deep dive, after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is sentenced this week, could his next move be to seek President Trump’s intervention?...more0minPlay
June 10, 2025217 Today: Ranchers may have to relearn how to fight an old enemy — the New World screwwormIn today’s deep dive, a parasite has cattle ranchers worried. New World Screwworms were pushed south of the U.S. border for decades but they’re on their way back. Ranchers recall what it was like to fight screwworms and the efforts they’d like to see to keep them out of the U.S....more10minPlay
June 09, 2025217 Today: Former staff attorney releases ‘The Velvet Hammer,’ a song reflecting on Michael Madigan’s legacyIn today’s deep dive, a new song explores former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s grip on power as he awaits sentencing....more11minPlay
June 06, 2025217 Today: How will this spring’s General Assembly session affect education in Illinois?In today’s deep dive, the Illinois General Assembly's spring session has come to an end. State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills, but they also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend....more11minPlay
June 05, 2025217 today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 05 – Jun. 08In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment....more0minPlay
June 04, 2025217 Today: South Asian grocery store offers comfort, feeling of home to various immigrant communitiesIn today’s deep dive, we'll bring you the story behind a South Asian grocery store in Champaign and why the owner offers a free cup of tea to his customers at no cost....more0minPlay
June 03, 2025217 Today: Farmers are taking on more debt. Some worry more financial stress could be aheadIn today’s deep dive, a look at why farmers are taking on more debt and why some ag economists believe it could be a sign of better things to come. ...more11minPlay
June 02, 2025217 Today: How Illinois researchers are turning prairie grass into sustainable fuelIn today’s deep dive, researchers at the University of Illinois are investigating how to turn prairie grass into sustainable aviation fuel....more9minPlay
May 30, 2025217 Today: Former U of I professor discusses Chinese and American history, how it connects with his own storyIn today's deep dive, we bring you a conversation with a former professor at the U of I about his experiences in North America as what he calls "an accidental immigrant" from China....more15minPlay
May 29, 2025217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 29 – June 1In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment. ...more11minPlay
FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.