217 Today: Delegates reflect on Kamala Harris’ nomination at the Democratic National Convention

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A woman in a purple shirt with glasses smiles at the camera while standing in the United Center for the Democratic National Convention.
Pam Davidson is a delegate from Galesburg, IL.
  • Photo: Christine Hatfield / Illinois Student Newsroom

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • Urbana Middle School students will lock their phones in Yondr pouches during the school day, starting next week.
  • A teenager from Champaign is under arrest, accused of making threats against three local schools.
  • More than a dozen protesters were arrested after a clash with police outside Chicago’s Israeli consulate.
  • Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris.
  • Planned Parenthood Great Rivers from downstate Illinois free vasectomies and medication abortions in a van at the Democratic National Convention. 

In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to what some delegates at the DNC have to say about the convention and Kamala Harris entering the presidential race.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Reginald Hardwick, Lisa Dwyer, Kristen Schorsch and Christine Hatfield.

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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.