Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the oldest continually run Black rodeo in the U.S. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Lisa Kurian Philip and Anna Pope.
Monday, August 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with one of the alumni of Project 500. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Alex Degman, Will Bauer and David Pierce.
Friday, August 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the principal of the new multilingual elementary school in Urbana. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Christine Hatfield, Dave McKinney and Emily Hays.
Thursday, August 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to what some speakers had to say during yesterday morning’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Anulika Ochuba, Jim Meadows, Kristen Schorsch and Mawa Iqbal.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to what some delegates at the DNC have to say about the convention and Kamala Harris entering the presidential race. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Reginald Hardwick, Lisa Dwyer, Kristen Schorsch and Christine Hatfield.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear parts of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s speech at the DNC yesterday and what he says it’ll take for him to run for a third term. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Mawa Iqbal, Lisa Kurian Philip, Alex…
Monday, August 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how protesters have prepared to get their message out during the Democratic Nation Convention this week. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Christine Hatfield, Kristen Schorsch, Katine O’Connell, Adelyn Mui and Michael Puente.
Friday, August 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with author Chris Bodenner about the Funk farming family of central Illinois. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Peter Medlin, Colin Hislope and Jim Meadows.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that took place in 1968. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Mawa Iqbal, Will Bauer, Colin Hislope and Courtney Kueppers.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some health experts advise caution when attending state fairs this summer. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulike Ochuba, Elissa Eaton, Adora Namigadde, Colin Hislope and Ben Thorp.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a retired education professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about critical race theory and culturally relevant teaching. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Elissa Eaton, Mawa Iqbal and Kennedy Vincent.
Monday, August 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the Artist in Residence Program at the Urbana Free Library. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Kennedy Vincent, Elissa Eaton and Kimberly Schofield.
Friday, August 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a measure in Illinois that would transform how the state funds higher education. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today was contributed by Alex Degman, Tessa Weinberg, Farah Yousry and and Peter Medlin.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: About 300 students have taken up an offer from the University of Illinois to move off campus. The Illinois State Board of Education is launching an ad campaign to recruit more teachers statewide. Farm and meat processing workers are eligible for a one-time cash payment through the U.S. Department…
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Today’s headlines: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced yesterday that she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. The administration at Western Illinois University in Macomb now has approval from the Board of Trustees to move ahead with more layoffs. It’ll now be easier for people leaving jail…