217 Today: Trump did not sign Illinois’ loyalty oath that says he won’t advocate for overthrowing the government

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Former President Donald Trump did not sign Illinois’ loyalty oath when filing his nomination papers to run in Illinois in 2024. The oath, which is not mandatory, pledges he will not advocate for the overthrow of the government. Here, Trump gestures after speaking at a campaign rally at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
  • Photo: Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

Friday, January 12, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • Illinois is awarding a grant to help a cancer treatment center in southern Illinois expand.
  • There was a nearly 50% jump in the number of people from other states who came to Illinois for an abortion the year Roe v. Wade was overturned.
  • Agricultural officials want Congress to pass a farm bill as soon as possible.
  • The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team defeated the Michigan State Spartans at home last night.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with reporter Dave McKinney about his recent coverage of Donald Trump’s candidacy for Illinois’ primary.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Alex Degman, Kristen Schorsch, Sheila Brummer, Colin Hislope and Dave McKinney.

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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.