Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Today’s headlines:
-
At the Illinois State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats will promote party unity at their annual rally day. But just outside, environmental activists will spotlight an issue that’s divided Democrats all summer.
-
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) says the country’s focus in Afghanistan right now should be on evacuations, including America’s Afghan allies.
-
Urbana’s emergency housing program is about to move from rented hotel rooms to its own apartment buildings.
-
Champaign County health officials are encouraging people who may be eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to check with their medical provider.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how one Illinois-based relief organization is trying to help victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Tim Shelley, Jim Meadows and The 21st Show.
9(MDM5MjE5NTg1MDE1Mjk1MTM5NjlkMzI1ZQ000))