Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021
Today’s headlines:
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An Illinois man died of rabies this month —the first case of human rabies in the state since 1954.
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Fraternities and campus organizations at the University of Illinois are hoping to educate the public about Hispanic history and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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School board members in Champaign met Monday to discuss a series of incidents and threats involving guns at Centennial High School.
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Champaign County public health officials reported 39 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. The number of active cases in the county has fallen to 546.
In today’s deep dive, it’s National Suicide Prevention Month. We hear from a man who lost his daughter to suicide in 2017 and how he’s working to combat suicide year-round.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255.
Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Luis Velazquez, Gwyn Skiles and Farrah Anderson.
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