217 Today: What to know about the latest COVID vaccines and surge

217 Today: What to know about the latest COVID vaccines and surge

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge and the new vaccines approved by the FDA. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Mawa Iqbal, Kristen Schorsch, Dave McKinney and Ben Thorp.

217 Today: Three years after Jelani Day went missing, family still seeking answers

217 Today: Three years after Jelani Day went missing, family still seeking answers

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the disappearance of 25-year-old Illinois State grad student Jelani Day. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Peter Medlin, Brian Mackey and Reginald Hardwick.

217 Today: Federal pandemic relief funding for schools is ending. How has it impacted Illinois schools?

217 Today: Federal pandemic relief funding for schools is ending. How has it impacted Illinois schools?

Friday, August 30, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn federal pandemic relief funding for schools is ending and how it might impact Illinois schools. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Kulsoom Khan, Jim Meadows, Reginald Hardwick and Peter Medlin.  

217 Today: Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy.

217 Today: Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy.

Thursday, August 29, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how abortion funds that help women travel to Illinois for care are running out of money. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Alez Degman, David Pierce and Kristen Schorsch.  

217 Today: Extreme weather can leave a trail of destruction and a lasting health impact

217 Today: Extreme weather can leave a trail of destruction and a lasting health impact

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the public health impact of natural disasters. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Anulika Ochuba, Stephanie Mosqueda, Mawa Iqbal and Natalie Krebs.  

217 Today: At America’s longest-running Black rodeo, ‘real cowgirls and cowboys’ carry on a rich history

217 Today: At America’s longest-running Black rodeo, ‘real cowgirls and cowboys’ carry on a rich history

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the oldest continually run Black rodeo in the U.S. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Lisa Kurian Philip and Anna Pope.

217 Today: Urbana’s Yankee Ridge Multilingual School opens to support bilingual education

217 Today: Urbana’s Yankee Ridge Multilingual School opens to support bilingual education

Friday, August 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the principal of the new multilingual elementary school in Urbana. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Christine Hatfield, Dave McKinney and Emily Hays.   

217 Today: Union leaders, Pete Buttigieg attack Donald Trump during an Illinois delegation’s breakfast

217 Today: Union leaders, Pete Buttigieg attack Donald Trump during an Illinois delegation’s breakfast

Thursday, August 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to what some speakers had to say during yesterday morning’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Anulika Ochuba, Jim Meadows, Kristen Schorsch and Mawa Iqbal.

A woman in a purple shirt with glasses smiles at the camera while standing in the United Center for the Democratic National Convention.

217 Today: Delegates reflect on Kamala Harris’ nomination at the Democratic National Convention

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to what some delegates at the DNC have to say about the convention and Kamala Harris entering the presidential race. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Reginald Hardwick, Lisa Dwyer, Kristen Schorsch and Christine Hatfield.

217 Today: Gov. JB Pritzker says his wife may be the final decision maker in his next political move
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217 Today: Gov. JB Pritzker says his wife may be the final decision maker in his next political move

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear parts of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s speech at the DNC yesterday and what he says it’ll take for him to run for a third term.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Mawa Iqbal, Lisa Kurian Philip, Alex…

217 Today: Protesters to converge on Chicago, aiming to make their mark — and stay safe

217 Today: Protesters to converge on Chicago, aiming to make their mark — and stay safe

Monday, August 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how protesters have prepared to get their message out during the Democratic Nation Convention this week. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Christine Hatfield, Kristen Schorsch, Katine O’Connell, Adelyn Mui and Michael Puente. 

A planter is going across one the Funk Family's fields.

217 Today: The Funk Family’s impact on farming and American history

Friday, August 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with author Chris Bodenner about the Funk farming family of central Illinois. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Peter Medlin, Colin Hislope and Jim Meadows.  

217 Today: Relive six key moments from the violent, chaotic 1968 Democratic National Convention

217 Today: Relive six key moments from the violent, chaotic 1968 Democratic National Convention

Thursday, August 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that took place in 1968. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Mawa Iqbal, Will Bauer, Colin Hislope and Courtney Kueppers.  

People are walking in front of a sign that says "Welcome to the Indiana State Fair Midway." Carnival rides and games can be seen in the background of the photo.

217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some health experts advise caution when attending state fairs this summer.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulike Ochuba, Elissa Eaton, Adora Namigadde, Colin Hislope and Ben Thorp.