Thursday, February 26, 2026
Today’s headlines:
- Republican voters in Illinois’ 13th District will decide between Joshua Loyd and Jeff Wilson in the Primary Election in March.
- The former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey is serving a prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where.
- The Decatur school board appointed its next superintendent Tuesday night.
- A Democrat running for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat says he supports major reforms to U.S. immigration and customs enforcement but doesn’t want to get rid of the agency.
In today’s deep dive, The Hip Hop Convene, Romeo and Juliet, featuring IPM’s very own Morning Edition host, A Night at the Art Museum, A Black History Gala and of course live music.
217 Today is produced by Giuliana Means. Reporting today contributed by Aldelyn Mui, Kimberly Schofield, Elissa Eaton, Emily Hays, and Christine Herman.