217 Today: Midwest weather experts want to talk about climate change, but they face pushback
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is commending the city of Chicago for handling what he calls an “unmanageable” influx of
217 Today: The University of Illinois SHIELD saliva test company is winding down
Monday, November 27, 2023 Today’s headlines: A new report from Northwestern University is documenting Illinois’ news deserts. Even thousands of miles away from ongoing wars
217 Today: The rich history behind pumpkin and sweet potato pies
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Today’s headlines: Holiday shopping season is well underway, and child safety advocates are warning of the dangers of certain gifts. Plans
217 Today: As Chicago struggles to shelter migrants, neighboring Oak Park steps in
Monday, November 20, 2023 Today’s headlines: The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a more than $300 million dollar rate hike for Peoples Gas. Not all
217 Today: Trans Americans are fleeing to Illinois. Here’s why
November 17, 2023 Today’s headlines: Governor J.B. Pritzker is stepping in with new funding to help Chicago deal with its immigration crisis. Even though it’s
217 Today: Alana Banks made history as the first Black, transgender woman on a school board in the United States. How is she doing now?
November 16, 2023 Today’s headlines: Rising seas, hotter summers, and more rain are all on the way—and in some cases are already here. The Biden
217 Today: Many students are dealing with issues with leasing companies and landlords. Here are some resources
November 15, 2023 Today’s headlines: Some Chicago police officers would get better pension benefits under a bill passed by state lawmakers last week if it’s
217 Today: One trans Catholic reckons with his faith as the church shifts
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Today’s headlines: The Cook County Health Department is teaming up with a statewide healthcare non-profit group to improve access to reproductive
217 Today: How does Illinois compare to other states on transgender rights?
Monday, November 13, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure to give the people who transport cannabis from growers to sellers some breathing
217 Today: Local veteran shares her experience of serving in Iraq
November 10, 2023 Today’s headlines: President Joe Biden made a stop in the northern Illinois city of Belvidere yesterday to meet with workers who are celebrating
217 Today: New hospital safety report gives Carle Foundation a ‘C’ and OSF Heart of Mary a ‘B’
November 9, 2023 Today’s headlines: President Joe Biden is speaking to United Auto Workers members in Belvidere today. Veterans Day is this weekend, and the
217 Today: Insects hold our planet together — but they’re disappearing. A national study aims to learn more
November 8, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers are demanding to know how the Department of Employment Security will recoup money paid out through fraudulent unemployment
