217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 25 – Apr. 28

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Thursday, April 25, 2025

Today’s headlines:

  • Republicans in the Illinois House introduced a new bill that could increase the penalty for people who protest on some busy roadways.
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other elected officials say they’re skeptical about the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new lakefront stadium.
  • Illinois sophomore golfer Ryan Voois won Big Ten Conference Golfer of the Week.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the art and entertainment events coming to Champaign-Urbana this weekend.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Jade Marceau, Mawa Iqbal, Colin Hislope, Mae Antar, Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui.

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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.