217 Today: Chicago and Illinois have sanctuary laws to protect undocumented migrants
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what sanctuary laws do and what they don’t do.
217 Today: Illinois law requires transparency when police kill people. Many cases stay in the dark
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what can happen when prosecutors stay silent on police killings.
217 Today: Mexican consul general in Chicago prepares for second Trump administration
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a Mexican consul general from Chicago on how she’s preparing for a change in immigration policy under President-elect Donald Trump.
217 Today: White Christmas opens at Parkland College to celebrate the holiday season
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new holiday musical opening tonight at Parkland College in Champaign.
217 Today: Prolific Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt’s works are now on display at Springfield museum
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the late sculptor Richard Hunt and his exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield.
217 Today: This Supreme Court case could impact transgender health care in the Midwest
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court court ruling that could affect transgender Americans of all ages across the country.
217 Today: Discussion revisits music of the Civil Rights Movement and integration of America’s schools
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why the Supreme Court decision that ruled racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional is relevant for young people today.
217 Today: Celebrate the holidays down Candy Cane Lane at the Parade of Lights
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what the community can expect to see at the Parade of Lights in Champaign this weekend.
217 Today: Daniel Romanchuk shares his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair marathoner
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Daniel Romanchuk about his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair racer.
217 Today: Trump’s health pick wants to remove fluoride from our water. Does science back this effort?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the benefits and risks of water fluoridation.
217 Today: Movie filmed in Champaign released nationwide
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Christine Swanson, the director of the movie Albany Road which was released nationwide last week.
217 Today: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about some issues at the University of Illinois that continue to create barriers for disabled students.
217 Today: Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the long-term impacts of droughts on animals.
217 Today: Chicago’s environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some Chicago environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains.
217 Today: Sean Grayson, who killed Sonya Massey, committed misconduct at prior jobs. Another one of his cases just got dropped
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson’s history of problematic behavior and a missed opportunity to intervene.