217 Today: A trans migrant came to Chicago to escape violence. Now she’s afraid of deportation.
In today’s deep dive, a transgender migrant woman in Chicago talks about her journey trying to find a place to live where human rights are protected.
217 Today: Illinois immigrant advocate responds to birthright citizenship ruling and increased immigration enforcement around the state
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a conversation about responses to federal immigration enforcement in Illinois including the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
217 Today: Champaign substitute teacher among those joining “March to Gaza” protest in Egypt
In today’s deep dive, a woman from Central Illinois just returned from a trip to Egypt. Her journey was part of a campaign to bring food and relief supplies into Gaza.
217 Today: Illinois just passed a ‘direct admissions’ bill to simplify the college application process
In today’s deep dive, Illinois lawmakers just passed a bill creating a “direct admission” program to simplify the college application process.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 26 – Jun. 29
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: The US sold this tribe’s land illegally. It’s now the latest Native group to get its home back.
In today’s deep dive, Native Americans in the U.S. lost much of their land by the 20th century with even portions of their reservations sold. But in the Midwest more tribes are reclaiming their ancestral lands.
217 Today: Before Robert F. Prevost was the Pope, he thanked Gov. Pat Quinn for ending the death penalty
In today’s deep dive, before Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, he wrote a note commenting on an Illinois law passed nearly 15 years ago.
217 Today: Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a conversation about how East Central Illinois’ Congolese community is reacting to President Trump’s travel ban.
217 Today: Illinois lawmakers strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a look at how the Illinois General Assembly passed a measure to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual abuse.
217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season
In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.
217 Today: ‘I just was scared to feel judged’: Young women reflect on their experiences with menstrual shaming
In today’s deep dive, shame tied to menstruation is more common than you might expect. We hear from young women in Illinois about their experiences.
217 Today: Thousands join in Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies
In today’s deep dive, period poverty isn’t just about products. It’s also about stigma and the barrier it creates to education, for girls across the globe.
217 Today: Next U of I chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies and comic book
In today’s deep dive, we talked with the next chancellor of the University of Illinois about how he plans to respond to pressures from the Trump administration and his favorite comic book.
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 12 – Jun. 15
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today: Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’
In today’s deep dive, after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is sentenced this week, could his next move be to seek President Trump’s intervention?