217 Today: Rise in tick-borne illnesses prompts Illinois TICK Act to increase surveillance
In today’s deep dive, tick-borne diseases have been on the rise in Illinois for many years. And ticks appear to be migrating across the state.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 25 – Sep. 28
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: Bob and Bill Odenkirk discuss Illinois roots and their passion for comedy on Prairie Fire
In today’s deep dive, the main actor of the popular television series Better Call Saul has roots in Illinois.
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217 Today: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign launches space mission to make electronics and air travel safer
In today’s deep dive, a first for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign today! Learn about the space mission launch that could help make our electronics and air travel safer, coming up.
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217 Today: Illinois professors face threats after landing on Charlie Kirk group watch list
In today’s deep dive, dozens of professors at Illinois colleges and universities are on a watch list ran by slain activist Charlie Kirk’s organization.
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217 Today: ‘Predictor’ brings the story of Meg Crane, inventor of the home pregnancy test, to Station Theatre in Urbana
Friday, September 19, 2025 Today’s headlines: Police have arrested a 17-year-old student who threatened to “shoot up” Urbana High School. Portions of streets near Urbana High School will be briefly closed this afternoon for the school’s Homecoming Parade. Illinois has joined a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccination guidelines. Illinois football…
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217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 18 – Sep. 21
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: International student enrollment increases at University of Illinois despite Trump policies
In today’s deep dive, enrollment is up a bit this fall at Northern Illinois University.
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217 Today: Politicians across party lines pay tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar, who died Sunday
In today’s deep dive, we’re remembering former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who died Sunday at age 79. A lifelong Republican from Charleston who later disagreed with his party over Donald Trump.
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217 Today: Dean Clarence Shelley memorialized in new honorary street sign
the late Clarence Shelley was known for building community between faculty and students at the University of Illinois.
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217 Today: Thinking of biking to work? These Champaign County residents shared why they did.
In today’s deep dive, Bike to Work Day was this week in Champaign County. We’ll bring you an audio postcard from three cyclists sharing why they ride their bikes and what would make it easier to go for a bike ride in the area.
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217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 11 – Sep. 14
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: When will beef prices drop? We asked a rancher, a butcher and an economist
In today’s deep dive, beef is as expensive as it’s ever been, thanks to the high cost of cattle. Retailers of all sizes have upped their prices on steak and hamburger.
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217 Today: Surfing in America’s heartland? You can catch waves even if you’re far from the ocean
In today’s deep dive, surfing isn’t just an ocean sport anymore. Landlocked residents from Wisconsin to central Texas are also catching waves.
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217 Today: What to know about algal blooms after Mattoon’s recent water crisis
In today’s deep dive, an algal bloom in Mattoon’s water reservoirs forced the city to place a do-not-drink order in place this earlier this summer.
