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.
217 Today: A conversation with a local psychologist after the election
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a local psychologist about her advice for people after the election.
217 Today: University of Illinois Chancellor plans to resign
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the departure of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Chancellor Robert Jones.
217 Today: What a second Trump term could mean for housing in Chicago and Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about some of the key housing proposals in Project 2025.
217 Today: To stay on the farm, more and more farmers are working second and even third jobs
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what’s led to the increase in off-farm jobs and efforts among some farmers to add value to their agriculture products. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Kulsoom Khan, Diana Zhang, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman and Teresa Homsi.
217 Today: Chicago’s immigrant rights community building “deportation defense infrastructure”
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about how some Chicago advocates are developing plans to protect immigrants.
217 Today: A new take on The Library of Babel explores original themes
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new take on The Library of Babel that explores original themes.
217 Today: Welcome to Morton, Illinois — the bite-sized town that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Morton, Illinois is the epicenter for pumpkins in the U.S.
217 Today: A look at 2024 Election Day results
In today’s episode, we’ll listen to some of the results from yesterday’s election.
217 Today: Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how people can alleviate the stress of the election.
217 Today: Southwest Illinois voters to weigh split from Chicago county in secession vote
Monday, November 4, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a referendum on the ballots of six counties in southwest Illinois that will ask if county boards should discuss forming a new state separate from Chicago. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mariah Trujillo, Layli Nazarova, Kristen…
217 Today: Carol Moseley Braun reflects on her political career and upcoming election
Friday, November 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by A. Oishii Basu, Emily Hays, Alex Degman, Anulika Ochuba, Anna Koh and Kennedy Vincent.
217 Today: What key issues are Black men prioritizing in this election?
Thursday, October 31, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Black male voting ahead of the upcoming election. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Kulsoom Khan, Elissa Eaton, Jim Meadows, Emily Hays and David Pierce.