217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu

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People are walking in front of a sign that says "Welcome to the Indiana State Fair Midway." Carnival rides and games can be seen in the background of the photo.
Indiana’s state fair will bring animals from across the state together. Experts say it poses a risk for the spread of bird flu.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • The Champaign Unit 4 school board is starting a new program to help parents better prepare their children for college and the workforce.
  • People who live in the small town of Cairo, Illinois are struggling to access fresh food.
  • One week ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Muslim leaders in Chicago gathered at Navy Pier to make policy demands of government leaders.
  • Three Illinois women’s soccer players were named to the Preseason Players to Watch List in the Big Ten.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some health experts advise caution when attending state fairs this summer. 

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulike Ochuba, Elissa Eaton, Adora Namigadde, Colin Hislope and Ben Thorp.

 

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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.