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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 24 – Apr. 27
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 217 Today Podcast
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 Illinois unique with 217 Today.
217 Today: Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how armadillos are expanding their territory in Illinois.
217 Today: U.S. farmers were already struggling to turn a profit. Trump’s trade war will make that harder
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how tariffs are likely to make things more expensive for farmers.
217 Today: How jazz music helped bring unity to a South African university
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Darius and Catherine Brubeck about their book, which follows the path to establishing a jazz education program in apartheid-era South Africa.
217 Today: ‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the play “Quantum Voyages” and the new rendition that features a musical twist.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 17 – Apr. 20
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: Many hospitals use AI but few are testing for accuracy and bias
In today's deep dive, we'll learn that many hospitals use AI but few are testing for accuracy and bias.
217 Today: Investigative reporters discuss possible cancer cluster in Piatt County
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how community members are raising concerns about the rates of brain cancer in Piatt County, but advocates say Illinois' public health department has been slow to investigate.
217 Today: Illinois proposes a victim-first approach to combat human trafficking
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a bill that proposes using a victim-first approach to combat human trafficking in Illinois.
217 Today: Local food advocates try to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how food advocates are trying to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs.