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:

September 23, 2025 217 Today: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign launches space mission to make electronics and air travel safer
In today’s deep dive, a first for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign today! Learn about the space mission launch that could help make our electronics and air travel safer, coming up.
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September 22, 2025 217 Today: Illinois professors face threats after landing on Charlie Kirk group watch list
In today’s deep dive, dozens of professors at Illinois colleges and universities are on a watch list ran by slain activist Charlie Kirk’s organization.
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September 19, 2025 217 Today: ‘Predictor’ brings the story of Meg Crane, inventor of the home pregnancy test, to Station Theatre in Urbana
In today’s deep dive, “Predictor” is a play based on the real life story of Margaret Crane, who hasn’t always received credit for inventing the home pregnancy test.
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September 18, 2025 217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 18 – Sep. 21
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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September 17, 2025 217 Today: International student enrollment increases at University of Illinois despite Trump policies
In today’s deep dive, enrollment is up a bit this fall at Northern Illinois University.

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September 16, 2025 217 Today: Politicians across party lines pay tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar, who died Sunday
In today’s deep dive, we're remembering former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who died Sunday at age 79. A lifelong Republican from Charleston who later disagreed with his party over Donald Trump.
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September 15, 2025 217 Today: Dean Clarence Shelley memorialized in new honorary street sign
In today’s deep dive, the late Clarence Shelley was known for building community between faculty and students at the University of Illinois.
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September 12, 2025 217 Today: Thinking of biking to work? These Champaign County residents shared why they did.
In today’s deep dive, Bike to Work Day was this week in Champaign County. Three cyclists share why they ride their bikes and what would make it easier to go for a bike ride in the area.
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September 11, 2025 217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 11 – Sep. 14
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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September 10, 2025 217 Today: When will beef prices drop? We asked a rancher, a butcher and an economist
In today’s deep dive, beef is as expensive as it’s ever been, thanks to the high cost of cattle. Retailers of all sizes have upped their prices on steak and hamburger.
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10min

FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.