217 Today: In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls

217 Today: In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls

Thursday, October 10, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Sonya Massey’s death at the hands of law enforcement has sparked calls for changes to how emergency mental health calls are handled. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Adelyn Mui, Anna Savchenko, Anulika Ochuba, Anna Pope and Mawa…

217 Today: Crystal Lake schools expand mental health services, including free teletherapy

217 Today: Crystal Lake schools expand mental health services, including free teletherapy

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about mental health support services for students at a northern Illinois middle school. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Dave McKinney, Eric Stock, Alex Degman, Tim Shelley and Peter Medlin.  

217 Today: Cheap, effective generic drugs underpin U.S. health care. Now they’re under threat

217 Today: Cheap, effective generic drugs underpin U.S. health care. Now they’re under threat

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the problems that threaten America’s generic drug industry. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anna Koh, Mae Antar, Kulsoom Khan, Dave McKinney and Lizzy McGrevy.  

217 Today: Everyone eats for free at the biggest restaurant in Dekalb

217 Today: Everyone eats for free at the biggest restaurant in Dekalb

Monday, October 7, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how one school in Illinois provides free meals for its students.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Adelyn Mui, Jakob Stutz and Peter Medlin.  

217 Today: Artist traci kato-kiriyama reflects on trauma, healing and collective care during U of I residency

217 Today: Artist traci kato-kiriyama reflects on trauma, healing and collective care during U of I residency

Friday, October 4, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a multidisciplinary artist as they reflect on why it’s important to share our stories and not hold back emotion. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Diana Zhang, Jim Meadows, Araceli Gomez-Aldana, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco and Adelyn Mui.  

217 Today: A year into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Jewish college students struggle to find a shared home on campus

217 Today: A year into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Jewish college students struggle to find a shared home on campus

Thursday, October 3, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how the deaths of more than 40,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis over the past year have drawn out deep divisions among Jewish college students. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Dave McKinney, Reginald Hardwick, Collin Schopp…

217 Today: Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records

217 Today: Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how climate change has impacted Lake Michigan in Chicago.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Brendan Gallian, Will Bauer and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco.  

217 Today: More college students are struggling to get enough food. What schools are doing about it

217 Today: More college students are struggling to get enough food. What schools are doing about it

Monday, September 30, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about what some colleges are doing to help students who are struggling to get enough food.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Eric Stock, Tim Shelley, Clare Lane and Jess Savage.

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.