217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 11– Jan. 14

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Nathaniel Ruiz, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, specializes in performing jazz standards and Brazilian music. Catch his performance on Friday from 8 PM to 10 PM at the Gallery Art Bar.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • As wet snow continues to fall drivers are being reminded to be cautious on the roads.
  • After two years of debate, the board of Urbana School District 116 has decided to unite its Spanish dual language programs under one roof.
  • A group of Chicago-area business leaders is “cautiously optimistic” about the region’s economy this year.

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

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Alex Degman, Claudia Morell, Emily Hays, Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson.

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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.