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Lonergan has produced radio content for Illinois Public Media and WPGU News. Both involved creating wraps, two-ways and cut copies to be aired for central Illinois listenership.

Winter months bring added struggle to people with Seasonal Affective Disorder - IPM Newsroom

CHAMPAIGN — While his music may be loud and energetic, guitarist and Champaign resident Aaron Heath said he prefers complete silence when he meditates. 
He said meditation is a way of keeping a routine when his seasonal depression gets overwhelming. 
“I’m just mindful of it,” Heath said. “I know I meditate almost daily, a lot. Clearing the mind. I try to get sunlight and just try to maintain a positive outlook.” 
Heath is just one of the estimated 10 million Americans that struggle with Seasonal...

Students protest University of Illinois fossil fuel investments - IPM Newsroom

When the push for the University of Illinois to divest from fossil fuels began thirteen years ago, many students said they were hopeful that administrators would listen to their concerns.
But students who gathered at the Alma Mater statue on Friday for an Earth Day climate strike on April 22 said they’re still fighting for their voices to be heard.
Students at the event said they were protesting the university’s continued investments in fossil fuels.
Those investments now total around $230 milli...

217 Today: Combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder - IPM Newsroom

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022
Today’s headlines: 
In today’s deep dive, a closer look at Seasonal Affective Disorder, and how to combat it. 
Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Emily Hays, Yvonne Boose and Hannah Lonergan.

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, a closer look at Seasonal Affective Disorder, and how to combat it.

Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Emily Hays, Yvonne Boose and Hannah Lonergan...

217 Today: As days get shorter, Seasonal Affective Disorder worsens in Northern states - IPM Newsroom

Monday, December 5, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, which can impact many people as the days get shorter each year.
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Mawa Iqbal, Colin Hislope and Hannah Lonergan.

Monday, December 5, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, which can impact many people as the days get shorter each year.

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217 Today: 3M manufacturing plant causes widespread drinking water contamination along the Mississippi River - IPM Newsroom

Friday, November 18, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the widespread drinking water contamination caused by a 3M manufacturing plant along the Mississippi River.
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Ariceli Gomez-Aldana, Emily Hays, Dave McKinney, Hannah Lonergan and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the widespread drinking water contamination caused by a...

217 Today: Democrat Paul Lange talks gun control and abortion rights in campaign against incumbent Republican Mary Miller - IPM Newsroom

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from Paul Lange, a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Mary Miller in the 15th congressional district.
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Eric Schmid, Mawa Iqbal, Emily Hays, Hannah Lonergan and Harrison Malkin.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from Paul Lange, a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Mary Miller in the 1...

217 Today: Illinois voters will decide whether to enshrine workers' right to collectively bargain in the state constitution - IPM Newsroom

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Workers’ Rights Amendment voters will weigh in on this November.
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Susie An, Hannah Lonergan, Emily Hays, Madison Holcomb and Alex Degman.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Workers’ Rights Amendment voters will weigh in on this November.

217 Today is produced by Sydney Woo...

217 Today: Northern Illinois man uses woodworking to help veterans in need - IPM Newsroom

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how one northern Illinois man is using his love of woodworking to help veterans in need. 
217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed byDave McKinney, Rob Wildeboer, Emily Hays, Hannah Lonergan and Yvonne Boose.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how one northern Illinois man is using his love of woodworking to help veterans in need.

217 Today is pr...

217 Today: Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices, Illinois expert says - IPM Newsroom

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from a University of Illinois economics professor why the Russian invasion of Ukraine is just one reason for rising gas prices. 
217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Dave McKinney, Eunice Alpasan, Emily Hays, Hannah Lonergan and Brendyn Jones.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from a University of Illinois economics professor why the Russi...

217 Today: Healthcare industry looks to blockchain to help securely share data - IPM Newsroom

Monday, March 28, 2022
Today’s headlines:
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how OSF Healthcare is hoping to use blockchain technology to securely share data.
217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Hannah Lonergan, Reginald Hardwick and Tim Shelley.

Monday, March 28, 2022

Today’s headlines:

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how OSF Healthcare is hoping to use blockchain technology to securely share data.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. R...