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Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day’s headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today.

217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on U of I tenure as he prepares for new role at University of Washington
May 9, 2025
217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on U of I tenure as he prepares for new role at University of Washington

In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who explains why leaving the university was the toughest choice he had to make in higher education.

217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 08 – May 11

May 8, 2025

217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones reflects on leading U of I through growth and crisis

May 7, 2025

217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses equity gaps on campus

May 6, 2025

217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses departure from U of I, Trump targeting higher ed

May 5, 2025

217 Today: Incoming Urbana mayor DeShawn Williams hopes to unite the city

May 2, 2025

217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 01 – May 04

May 1, 2025

217 Today: The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?

April 30, 2025

217 Today: University of Illinois pro-Palestinian protests one year later

April 29, 2025

217 Today: LabEscape in Urbana celebrates the International Year of Quantum with a blend of science and fun

April 28, 2025
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