217 Today: News, Brews and Beatz event features conversations with educators about local gun violence

217 Today: News, Brews and Beatz event features conversations with educators about local gun violence

ByFarrah Anderson

Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 Today’s headlines: The National Weather Service says Thursday’s winter storm brought three to four inches of snow to the Champaign-Urbana area. Republicans in the Illinois House walked off the floor to protest mask rules. Judge Michael McCuskey has been appointed as Illinois’ new legislative inspector general – tasked with investigating complaints against lawmakers. As part…

Educators talk candidly about students and violence at next News, Brews & Beatz forum
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Educators talk candidly about students and violence at next News, Brews & Beatz forum

ByReginald Hardwick

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois Public Media is committed to discussions about decreasing gun violence in Champaign-Urbana. Last year, we launched our News, Brews, and Beatz series of conversations. Our next event is Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Illinois Public Media News Director Reginald Hardwick, who co-moderates these discussions, previewed Monday’s conversation with Morning Edition host…