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Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

Today’s headlines:

  • An Illinois congressman says the results of a controversial ballot review in Arizona could help change the minds of people who believe the election was “stolen” from former President Trump.

  • Attendees at Saturday’s 12th annual C-U Pride Fest vendor fair in Urbana say they are happy to be back in person this year.

  • Many University of Illlinois students say they want to see the university divest from companies that produce fossil fuels.

In today’s deep dive, a conversation with a pastor and hospital chaplain in Champaign who has been a strong voice promoting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Reporting today contributed by Susan Stephens, Charrice Jones, Vivian La, Farrah Anderson and Christine Herman.

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Brian Moline

Brian Moline is the Managing Editor of Illinois Newsroom and host of Morning Edition for Illinois Public Media/WILL. He's been with WILL since 2015, after a long stint at WDWS-AM in Champaign where he covered both news and sports for more than a decade. If you have story or interview ideas, you can reach Brian at bmoline@illinois.edu.