217 Today: Last year, Illinois passed a law to ban book bans. How is it working so far?

217 Today: Last year, Illinois passed a law to ban book bans. How is it working so far?

Friday, September 27, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the book ban law that was passed in Illinois last year. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Dave McKinney, Elissa Eaton, Will Bauer and Peter Medlin.

217 Today: Want to know a police officer’s job history? There’s a new tool for that from Invisible Institute

217 Today: Want to know a police officer’s job history? There’s a new tool for that from Invisible Institute

Thursday, September 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about a new tool launched by the Invisible Institute that shows the employment history of police officers. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anna Koh, Emily Hays, Alex Degman, Michael Puente, and Madison Holcomb.  

217 Today: Immigration advocate says bill to stop Illinois non-citizens from voting is unnecessary and harmful

217 Today: Immigration advocate says bill to stop Illinois non-citizens from voting is unnecessary and harmful

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about an immigration advocate’s opinion on a bill proposed by a conservative lawmaker from central Illinois. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Mae Antar, Dave McKinney, Chip Mitchell and Eric Stock.

217 Today: How one college counselor navigated the year FAFSA broke

217 Today: How one college counselor navigated the year FAFSA broke

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the experience of a high school counselor who helped students navigate college admissions last school year. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Kulsoom Khan, Alex Degman, Héctor Alejandro Arzate and Lisa Kurian Philip.  

217 Today: 11th annual Immigrant Welcome Awards celebrates the work of community members in Champaign County

217 Today: 11th annual Immigrant Welcome Awards celebrates the work of community members in Champaign County

Monday, September 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with one of this year’s Immigrant Welcome Award winners about their work with The Immigration Project. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Mawa Iqbal, Kate Grumke and Stephanie Mosqueda.  

217 Today: Farmers embrace prairie strips to revitalize agriculture and enhance ecosystems

217 Today: Farmers embrace prairie strips to revitalize agriculture and enhance ecosystems

Friday, September 20, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how farmers are using prairie strips to improve their soil and water quality. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Brian Munoz, Reginald Hardwick and Rachel Cramer.  

217 Today: Chicken farmers sue Tyson after the company closed a plant and ended their contracts

217 Today: Chicken farmers sue Tyson after the company closed a plant and ended their contracts

Thursday, September 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some farmers are suing Tyson Farms. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Linda Kenyon, Alex Degman, Mae Antar and Frank Morris.

217 Today: Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection

217 Today: Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some say there are not enough policies to protect crisis counselors. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Linda Kenyon, Anulika Ochuba, Kulsoom Khan and Melissa Ellin.  

217 Today: A new Illinois bill would allow only accredited surgical techs in operating rooms

217 Today: A new Illinois bill would allow only accredited surgical techs in operating rooms

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a law pending in Springfield that will ensure workers in hospital operating rooms are accredited. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Anulika Ochuba,  Elizabeth Rembert,  Melissa Ellin and Lyndsay Jones.  

217 Today: Champaign police chief discusses the impact of violence on the community

217 Today: Champaign police chief discusses the impact of violence on the community

Monday, September 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Champaign police chief Timothy Tyler about the impact of violence on the community and officers.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anna Koh, Jim Meadows, Reginald Hardwick and Kennedy Vincent.

217 Today: Illinois teachers weigh in on standardized testing changes and classroom impact

217 Today: Illinois teachers weigh in on standardized testing changes and classroom impact

Friday, September 13, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how a state review committee has standardized testing and how teachers use test data to help students. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman and Peter Medlin.

217 Today: U.S. Postal Service slowdowns are so bad, baby birds are dying in transit

217 Today: U.S. Postal Service slowdowns are so bad, baby birds are dying in transit

Thursday, September 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a Midwest Newsroom investigation that found shipment delays have led to many birds dying in transit. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Anulika Ochuba, Kulsoom Khan, Mae Antar and Kavahn Mansouri.  

217 Today: The Midwest and Great Plains are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change

217 Today: The Midwest and Great Plains are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about climate change and water scarcity in the Midwest and Great Plains. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Reginald Hardwick and Kate Grumke.

217 Today: Cows produce planet-warming gases. What does that mean for a beef-lover’s diet?

217 Today: Cows produce planet-warming gases. What does that mean for a beef-lover’s diet?

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn if there are ways people can lower their carbon footprint while still eating meat.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Anulika Ochuba, Mawa Iqbal, Reginald Hardwick, and Elizabeth Rembert.

217 Today: Breast cancer survivors have better outcomes with solid romantic relationships

217 Today: Breast cancer survivors have better outcomes with solid romantic relationships

Monday, September 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about new data that found supportive romantic partners can lead to better mental and physical health for breast cancer survivors. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Reginald Hardwick, Mawa Iqbal and Elizabeth Gabriel.