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217 Today: One trans Catholic reckons with his faith as the church shifts

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Harrison Price stands in Community United Church of Christ in Champaign, where he is a member. Though Price still identifies a Catholic, he said the church has a lot of atoning to do before he and other members of the trans community will be able to feel welcome there.
  • Photo: Owen Henderson/IPM News

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Today’s headlines: 

  • The Cook County Health Department is teaming up with a statewide healthcare non-profit group to improve access to reproductive care.
  • Bradley University president Stephen Standifird denies issues with banks or loans are the driving force behind looming academic cuts.
  • The Fighting Illini host the number four overall Marquette Golden Eagles Tuesday at State Farm Center.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from a trans man in Champaign without a church he can truly call home.

Reporting today contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Tim Shelley, Colin Hislope and Owen Henderson. 

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Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson is a 2024 graduate of the University of Illinois. At Illinois Public Media, Anderson works as a general assignment reporter focusing on police and investigative stories.