Beyond Talk Therapy: Holistic Healing for Black Communities
As a licensed mental health counselor, Maliya discusses her innovative approach to therapy that goes beyond traditional talk therapy.
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217 Today: Rise in tick-borne illnesses prompts Illinois TICK Act to increase surveillance
In today’s deep dive, tick-borne diseases have been on the rise in Illinois for many years. And ticks appear to be migrating across the state.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 25 – Sep. 28
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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217 Today: Bob and Bill Odenkirk discuss Illinois roots and their passion for comedy on Prairie Fire
In today’s deep dive, the main actor of the popular television series Better Call Saul has roots in Illinois.
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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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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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Checking out streets around C-U from youth violence to school integration
Community members and officials highlight issues youth face like gun violence, while others honor an educator through a street unveiling and two classmates reflect on school integration decades later.
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Frequencies of Freedom: The New Sound of Black Musical Expression
This year two groups not only graced the stage with their presence but also sat down with Dialogue to use their voices and amplify the message of their music.
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217 Today: ‘Predictor’ brings the story of Meg Crane, inventor of the home pregnancy test, to Station Theatre in Urbana
Friday, September 19, 2025 Today’s headlines: Police have arrested a 17-year-old student who threatened to “shoot up” Urbana High School. Portions of streets near Urbana High School will be briefly closed this afternoon for the school’s Homecoming Parade. Illinois has joined a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccination guidelines. Illinois football…
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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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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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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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217 Today: Dean Clarence Shelley memorialized in new honorary street sign
the late Clarence Shelley was known for building community between faculty and students at the University of Illinois.
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Rantoul Mayor Samuel Hall talks first 100 days, engaging with youth, supporting economic development
Rantoul Mayor Samuel Hall took office more than 100 days ago. He defeated the former incumbent, Chuck Smith, by a margin of 34 votes during the April 1 election.
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The Power and Complexity of African American Vernacular English
We explore African American Vernacular English (AAVE), featuring linguistics expert Dr. Sharese King from the University of Chicago.
