217 Today: Lifted moratorium will allow Illinois to build new nuclear reactors

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This prototype design shows a small modular reactor that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s nuclear engineering department plans to build. The department is collaborating with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commision on the project.
  • Photo: Photo from the University of Illinois Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering website.

December 13, 2023

Today’s headlines:

  • The Illinois state attorney general’s office entered into an agreement to stop enforcement of the law that cracked down on so-called crisis pregnancy centers.
  • Illinois lawmakers are still hashing out permanent rules that will govern the state’s assault weapons ban, which goes into effect on Jan. 1.
  • The pressure of finding that perfect gift can make consumers susceptible to online fraud.
  • A new group for artists who identify as people of color is holding its first meeting tonight.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new law that will allow for a type of nuclear technology that proponents say is safer. 

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Owen Henderson 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.