217 Today: How the U-46 school district is trying to help newcomer migrant students
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Today’s headlines: The longtime chief of staff to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
217 Today: Over one-third of Illinois fourth graders don’t have basic reading skills. The state plans to change that
Monday, February 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: Black health advocacy groups are calling on the state to properly fund Black-led HIV and AIDS treatment providers. There’s
217 Today: A Dialogue with Urbana Police Chief Larry D. Boone
Friday, February 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: A man is in critical condition after being shot in downtown Champaign. Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is in
217 Today: Victoria Vincent gets serious about her comedy
Thursday, February 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: Three Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are pushing to make fertility services more accessible. Some Illinois lawmakers say this is
217 Today: Former GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey running to unseat Mike Bost in 12th District
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Today’s headlines: Abortion providers and advocates say they’re seeing more violence against their patients and workers. Progressive lawmakers and activists are
217 Today: Northern Illinois juvenile detention centers non-compliant in education and discipline
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Today’s headlines: After taking a two-week break, Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield Tuesday – with some unfinished business to attend
217 Today: After fatal shootings, Rantoul police recommended more training. They just sent one officer to a gun range
Monday, February 5, 2024 Today’s headlines: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is promoting federal legislation to crack down on social media companies that allow online abuse
217 Today: U of I Chancellor Robert Jones discusses the Call to Action Initiative
Friday, February 2, 2024 Today’s headlines: Attorneys for people in Illinois prisons are decrying the state’s decision to award another contract to a controversial prison healthcare
217 Today: Illinois Public Media launches new radio station focused on amplifying Black voices and music
Thursday, February 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined local leaders yesterday in commemorating Black heritage and achievement. The battle to keep
217 Today: C-U’s Restaurant Week features cuisines from around the globe
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Board of Elections yesterday voted to keep Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot in a case,
217 Today: Parents say student found dead on University of Illinois campus was a “happy-go-lucky kid”
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker won’t support a ceasefire in Gaza until all the hostages being held by Hamas are
217 Today: Champaign hired Police Chief Timothy Tyler despite disciplinary past
Monday, January 29, 2024 Today’s headlines: The parents of a University of Illinois student who was found dead outside in Urbana during sub-zero weather have