217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 08 – May 11
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on leading U of I through growth and crisis
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who explains what he learned from navigating crises during his tenure at the university.
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217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses equity gaps on campus
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who shares his thoughts on the challenge of attracting more Black students to the U of I.
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217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses departure from U of I, Trump targeting higher ed
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones as he reflects on leading the university for the past nine years.
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217 Today: Incoming Urbana mayor DeShawn Williams hopes to unite the city
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from Diane Marlin as she wraps up her time in office, and from mayor-elect DeShawn Williams as he prepares to become Urbana’s new mayor.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 01 – May 04
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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217 Today: The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration’s recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries.
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217 Today: University of Illinois pro-Palestinian protests one year later
In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how student activism at the University of Illinois has changed one year after a pro-Palestinian encampment was formed on campus and how the administration has responded.
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217 Today: LabEscape in Urbana celebrates the International Year of Quantum with a blend of science and fun
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a science-based escape room in Urbana that challenges participants to harness the power of curiosity and collaboration.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 24 – Apr. 27
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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217 Today: Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how armadillos are expanding their territory in Illinois.
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217 Today: U.S. farmers were already struggling to turn a profit. Trump’s trade war will make that harder
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how tariffs are likely to make things more expensive for farmers.
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217 Today: How jazz music helped bring unity to a South African university
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Darius and Catherine Brubeck about their book, which follows the path to establishing a jazz education program in apartheid-era South Africa.
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217 Today: ‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the play “Quantum Voyages” and the new rendition that features a musical twist.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 17 – Apr. 20
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
