October 18, 2023
Today’s headlines:
- Hundreds of students gathered outside JSM Living in Campustown on Tuesday.
- Some Cook County Board members are hoping to allocate an extra $5 million to services for domestic violence victims.
- Illinois now requires every public elementary and high school to teach about Black, Asian American and LGBTQ history
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Robin Steans about a new report from Advance Illinois.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Elissa Eaton, Mawa Iqbal, Emily Hays and Peter Medlin.
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