217 Today: Before Robert F. Prevost was the Pope, he thanked Gov. Pat Quinn for ending the death penalty
In today’s deep dive, before Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, he wrote a note commenting on an Illinois law passed nearly 15 years ago.
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Beef prices are at an all-time high. Here’s why it’s gotten so expensive
Shoppers are seeing record high beef prices at the grocery store. That’s in part because the number of cattle in the U.S. is at an all-time low, while consumer demand has remained strong.
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Students can soon earn automatic admission to state’s universities, hoping to keep more in Illinois
The Direct Admission Program [DAP] will require public universities to offer admission to any student who meets their established GPA standard.
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The Latest: US confirms no casualties from Iran’s attack on base in Qatar
The attack came shortly after Qatar closed its airspace as a precaution amid threats from Iran.
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217 Today: Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a conversation about how East Central Illinois’ Congolese community is reacting to President Trump’s travel ban.
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The Latest: US inserts itself into Israel-Iran war and strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.
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Illinois congressional delegation split on support for US attacks on Iran
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL15) called Trump’s actions a ‘great victory for the United States.’ But Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) says the bombings were illegal.
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A Dialogue on reclaiming power through health, protest and prose
From Sierra Leone to Champaign, Black communities around the world are faced with challenges that impact access to healthcare, immigration rights, and more.
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The Dialogue zone: Exploring Blerd culture
Step into the Dialogue Zone as we take listeners on a journey into the intersection of Black identity and nerd culture.
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New cafe in Midtown Champaign offers hang out spot, opportunity to adopt cats
The Scratching Post, a new cat and board game cafe, opened in Midtown Champaign this Wednesday.
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Celebrating freedom and heritage: Nonprofit brings Black community together for Juneteenth
Children and adults marched through the streets of Urbana on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth.
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217 Today: Illinois lawmakers strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a look at how the Illinois General Assembly passed a measure to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual abuse.
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Central Illinois summers are expected to get hotter — with higher humidity and more thunderstorms
Summer officially kicks off Friday, June 20, and with it, will come higher temperatures and humidity, which can be hazardous to both human health and agricultural ecosystems.
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Danville school board hires internally for next superintendent
Westville native John Hart is now officially the head of District 118. He has been with the district for over 20 years.
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UPDATE: Tornado Watch ends, thousands still without power in Illinois
The Tornado Watch expired at 4 p.m., but there were numerous reports of power outages as well as some damage to structures and buildings as well as knocked down trees around Central Illinois.
