217 Today: Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

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.

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.