217 Today: Illinois Republicans seek new strategies to boost competitiveness in Illinois

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Cook County delegate Susan Sweeney and alternate delegate Robin Haus at the Illinois delegate breakfast in Milwaukee.
  • Photo: Jose Zepeda / Illinois Public Media

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • A Sangamon County deputy is being charged with murder for the death of Sonya Massey.
  • Champaign County voters may be able to choose to eliminate the county auditor position in November, depending on a decision tonight.
  • A clinical psychologist says it is beneficial to start conversations with older children about political violence.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about how Illinois Republicans are taking advice and reflecting on how they can win more elections or gain more influence statewide.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman Anulika Ochuba and Elissa Eaton.

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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.