217 Today: Culturally responsive teaching focuses on student learning, not just test scores

217 Today: Culturally responsive teaching focuses on student learning, not just test scores

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with a retired education professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about critical race theory and culturally relevant teaching. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Elissa Eaton, Mawa Iqbal and Kennedy Vincent.  

217 Today: What’s Your Story? Urbana Free Library seeks visual artists for new program starting this fall

217 Today: What’s Your Story? Urbana Free Library seeks visual artists for new program starting this fall

Monday, August 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the Artist in Residence Program at the Urbana Free Library. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Kennedy Vincent, Elissa Eaton and Kimberly Schofield.  

217 Today: A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education

217 Today: A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education

Friday, August 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a measure in Illinois that would transform how the state funds higher education.   217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today was contributed by Alex Degman, Tessa Weinberg, Farah Yousry and and Peter Medlin.

217 Today: Summer camp built for kids with sickle cell brings social connection and fun

217 Today: Summer camp built for kids with sickle cell brings social connection and fun

Thursday, August 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: About 300 students have taken up an offer from the University of Illinois to move off campus. The Illinois State Board of Education is launching an ad campaign to recruit more teachers statewide. Farm and meat processing workers are eligible for a one-time cash payment through the U.S. Department…

217 Today: Could pro-Palestinian march on the DNC help Trump? Protesters say it’s not their problem.

217 Today: Could pro-Palestinian march on the DNC help Trump? Protesters say it’s not their problem.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Today’s headlines: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced yesterday that she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. The administration at Western Illinois University in Macomb now has approval from the Board of Trustees to move ahead with more layoffs. It’ll now be easier for people leaving jail…

217 Today: Reports detail the lack of mental and behavioral health providers for northern Illinois kids

217 Today: Reports detail the lack of mental and behavioral health providers for northern Illinois kids

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about new reports showing that big swaths of northern Illinois lack mental and behavioral health providers for children. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Araceli Gomez-Aldana and Peter Medlin.   

217 Today: How farmers and livestock producers are using drones, another tool in the toolbox

217 Today: How farmers and livestock producers are using drones, another tool in the toolbox

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how farmers are using drones over farm fields to make their operations more efficient.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Dave McKinney and Makayla Voris.

217 Today: How abortion providers are preparing for the DNC in Chicago

217 Today: How abortion providers are preparing for the DNC in Chicago

Friday, August 2, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Chicago abortion providers and advocates are preparing for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center this month. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Emily Hays, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Jess Savage and Kristen Schorsch.  

217 Today: Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games

217 Today: Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games

Thursday, August 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Paralympian Brian Siemann about the upcoming games and his journey to becoming an athlete. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Adelyn Mui, Michael Puente, Lisa Kurian Philip and Kimberly Schofield.   

217 Today: Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures

217 Today: Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures

Wednesday, July 31, 2024  Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Fair is less than two weeks away with some new things to see and the return of old favorites. A law signed this week in Illinois will help people in Iowa who are seeking abortions. Central Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen has heavily out-raised and outspent his…

217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region

217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Today’s headlines: Champaign police are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. When the National Association of Black Journalists conference opens tomorrow, the Republican presidential nominee will be there. Over 70 people showed up at the oldest African American church in Champaign County on Sunday to attend a vigil for…

The mugshot of Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson overlayed with some of his past records.

217 Today: Deputy who killed Sonya Massey joined Sangamon County Sheriff after past employers questioned his integrity and conduct

Monday, July 29, 2024 Today’s headlines: Police are looking for the person who shot and killed two teenagers from Champaign over the weekend. Medicare recipients are now eligible to receive services at the University of Illinois’ Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. Some people in the Illinois hemp industry want to work with Republicans to regulate their…

217 Today: A dialogue on maternal healthcare in the Black community

217 Today: A dialogue on maternal healthcare in the Black community

Friday, July 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: A Champaign group is teaching families how to cope with their loved ones’ sentences and what to do when they come home after being incarcerated.  Following seven months of negotiations, food and building workers at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign have voted to allow a strike. Illinois’ new quantum…

217 Today: Deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey in Springfield was discharged from Army for serious misconduct

217 Today: Deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey in Springfield was discharged from Army for serious misconduct

Thursday, July 25, 2024 Today’s headlines: American Water has proposed a general rate increase that would raise residential bills by about $24 a month. Illinois has been awarded more than $430 million in federal climate funds to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Last week’s derecho resulted in 27 confirmed tornadoes touching down in the Chicago and Rockford…

217 Today: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?

217 Today: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: An attorney for Sonya Massey’s family says the U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating her death Urbana Schools are working to source more locally grown produce thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Black bear sightings are rare, but not impossible in Illinois. Democratic Illinois…