Friday, August 22, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center is working toward expanding services for behavioral health.
- Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly says Democrats need to do more to push back against the Republican policy agenda.
- The number of people living in Illinois illegally grew to 550-thousand in 2023 up by 150 thousand from the year before.
- Insurance industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers not to give the state more authority to regulate homeowners insurance premiums.
In today’s deep dive, tattoo removal programs could help people in Illinois prisons and jails find a fresh start.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Arjun Thakkar, Mae Antar, Capitol News Illinois, the Associated Press and Lauren Frost.