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217 Today: Daniel Romanchuk shares his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair marathoner

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Daniel Romanchuk (middle) poses for a photo with his coaches from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Adam Bleakney (left) and Joey Peters (right).
  • Photo: Courtesy of Kim Romanchuk

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • Officials in Urbana are taking steps that could bring a grocery store to the city’s north end.
  • Ethanol producers have been setting production records this year.
  • A group of five statewide education organizations released a blueprint for the future of Illinois education.
  • Deer season is from October to January, but drivers should be on high alert this week. 

In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Daniel Romanchuk about his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair racer.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Todd Gleason, Peter Medlin, Jess Savage and Diana Zhang.

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Stephanie Mosqueda

Stephanie Mosqueda is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with minors in Spanish and public relations. She is the 217 Today producer and a reporter for the Illinois Student Newsroom.