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 92 episodes available.

The 217 Today Podcast episodes:

January 31, 2025 217 Today: A Champaign agency’s design is a finalist for the Illinois new state flag contest
In today's deep dive, we'll learn that Champaign-based Clanin Creative‘s design has made it one of the top ten finalists for Illinois’ state flag contest.
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13min
January 30, 2025 217 Today: A Dialogue with Jane Eugene of Loose Ends
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Jane Eugene from the British R&B trio Loose Ends to learn about the group's role in soul music.

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10min
January 29, 2025 217 Today: Pritzker addresses pause of federal funds to programs in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we'll hear Governor JB Pritzker address the pause of federal funds to programs in Illinois.
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11min
January 28, 2025 217 Today: More Illinois colleges are offering full tuition scholarships. Are they too good to be true?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some Illinois colleges and universities are able to offer full-tuition scholarships.
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10min
January 27, 2025 217 Today: Amid deportation threats, DeKalb area families learn more about guardianship forms
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how residents in northern Illinois are supporting immigrant families who could be impacted by President Trump’s plan to launch mass deportation.
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11min
January 24, 2025 217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.

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11min
January 23, 2025 217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
In today's deep dive, we'll learn all about what's coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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10min
January 22, 2025 217 Today: Meshell Ndegeocello comes to Krannert to share James Baldwin’s wisdom with music
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello ahead of her upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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15min
January 21, 2025 217 Today: A Midwest farmland owner tests a longstanding wetland conservation law called ‘swampbuster’
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why a landholding company says a decades-old wetlands law is unconstitutional and why sustainable agriculture groups are pushing back.

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12min
January 20, 2025 217 Today: Trump’s Green Card proposal for international students sparks doubt. Here’s why.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about Donald Trump's Green Card proposal and why it has sparked some doubt among international students.
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9min

FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.