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 91 episodes available.

The 217 Today Podcast episodes:

March 13, 2025 217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 13 – Mar. 16
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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11min
March 12, 2025 217 Today: The power of mentorship through the C-U One-to-One program
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the CU One to One Mentoring Program and how it has helped some people in the area.
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11min
March 11, 2025 217 Today: Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Midwest states are trying to help small town grocery stores.
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11min
March 10, 2025 217 Today: Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers the hardest
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers.
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11min
March 07, 2025 217 Today: Mass layoffs at USDA leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture leave an uncertain future for researchers and rural areas.
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11min
March 06, 2025 217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Mar. 06 – Mar. 09
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of art and entertainment.

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10min
March 05, 2025 217 Today: NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge open for students to share their stories
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about NPR's Student Podcast Challenge and what students and adults need to know before they submit.
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12min
March 04, 2025 217 Today: The evolution of Black sacred music
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Professor Ollie Watts Davis, the founder and director of the U of I's Black Chorus.
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15min
March 03, 2025 217 Today: Illinois Democrats have bold words for Trump. What action can they take?
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with a Northwestern University law professor who studies the powers of local government.
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11min
February 28, 2025 217 Today: First public bus tour explores the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the first public bus tour that explored the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail this month.

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12min

FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.