217 Today: What to expect on the ballot in Urbana’s upcoming election
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what’s on the ballot and who’s running for city council in Urbana’s upcoming election.
217 Today: Advocates ask Illinois lawmakers to increase funding for the unhoused in new budget
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how advocates are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase funding for the unhoused in their new budget.
217 Today: How will the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees navigate the changes of the Trump administration?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees will navigate the changes of the Trump administration.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 06 – Feb. 09
Thursday, February 6, 2025 Today’s headlines: The Danville Election Commission is moving to keep city council candidate Jaleel Jones on the April First ballot. Hundreds of people braved freezing rain outside the Illinois state capitol yesterday for a midweek rally against President Donald Trump’s administration. Officials at the University of Illinois say they’re working to clarify…
217 Today: How more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land.
217 Today: Urbana mayoral candidates Annie Adams and DeShawn Williams explain why they are running
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the candidates for Mayor of Urbana.
217 Today: Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is facing a funding crisis after tax referendum fails
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how some Illinois lawmakers want the state to help the Public Defender’s Office in Champaign County with funding and staffing challenges.
217 Today: A Champaign agency’s design is a finalist for the Illinois new state flag contest
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn that Champaign-based Clanin Creative‘s design has made it one of the top ten finalists for Illinois’ state flag contest.
217 Today: A Dialogue with Jane Eugene of Loose Ends
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Jane Eugene from the British R&B trio Loose Ends to learn about the group’s role in soul music.
217 Today: Pritzker addresses pause of federal funds to programs in Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear Governor JB Pritzker address the pause of federal funds to programs in Illinois.
217 Today: More Illinois colleges are offering full tuition scholarships. Are they too good to be true?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how some Illinois colleges and universities are able to offer full-tuition scholarships.
217 Today: Amid deportation threats, DeKalb area families learn more about guardianship forms
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how residents in northern Illinois are supporting immigrant families who could be impacted by President Trump’s plan to launch mass deportation.
217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn all about what’s coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: Meshell Ndegeocello comes to Krannert to share James Baldwin’s wisdom with music
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello ahead of her upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.