217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 20 – Nov. 23
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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217 Today: Junior League of Champaign-Urbana celebrates final Festival of Trees
In today’s deep dive, Junior League of Champaign-Urbana celebrates the final Festival of Trees after 30 years.
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217 Today: ‘There’s a softness that starts to settle in’, peer educators incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center describe their teaching journey
In today’s deep dive, Danville Correctional Center has led the state in experimenting with a different kind of education — led by peers.
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217 Today: Illinois Public Media’s new leaders describe their vision, hope to allay staff concerns
In today’s deep dive, an interview with the new leaders of Illinois Public Media.
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217 Today: Curious about astrophotography in C-U? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the craft
In today’s deep dive, astrophotographers in Champaign, Urbana share what’s so awe inspiring about their work.
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217 Today: U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
In today’s deep dive, the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is installing new leadership at Illinois Public Media.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 13 – Nov. 16
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
In today’s deep dive, a group of veterans is coming together this month to showcase their artwork.
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217 Today: Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
In today’s deep dive, American agriculture depends on foreign workers. President Trump’s immigration clampdown is shrinking a farm workforce that was already too small, and farm groups are sounding the alarm.
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217 Today: Robert Moore, first Black U.S. Marshal from central Illinois, discusses his journey in law enforcement
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a conversation with Robert Moore Central Illinois’ first Black U.S. Marshal. Moore shares details on his journey through the Illinois State Police and how he fought for civil rights within the realm of law enforcement.
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217 Today: Remembering Latrelle Bright, a pillar in the Champaign-Urbana theater community
In today’s deep dive, a University of Illinois theater professor touched the lives of nearly everyone she worked with.
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217 Today: A look into the Illinois legislature’s veto session in Springfield
In today’s deep dive, it’s been over a week since state lawmakers in Springfield wrapped a busy fall veto session.
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217 Today: Tasks on a treadmill, live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way
In today’s deep dive, four artists perform everyday tasks while running on a treadmill. Burnout Paradise is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana this weekend.
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217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
In today’s deep dive, a group of veterans is coming together this month to showcase their artwork.
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217 Today: How Foley artists transform watermelons into a chorus of feasting zombies in horror films
In today’s deep dive, a majority of the spooky sounds in scary movies aren’t as scary as they seem. Most of the time they’re created with everyday objects.
