Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Today’s headlines:
- An Illinois Appellate Court has narrowly upheld a decision that prevents the state’s assault weapons ban from taking effect in some places.
- The Old State Capitol in downtown Springfield is receiving a $15 million preservation investment.
- On Tuesday, the Illinois State Board of Education named Tony Sanders as its new school superintendent.
- The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers Tuesday night 72-to-56.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new reproductive health clinic opening in Champaign this month
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Camryn Cutinello, Char Daston, Colin Hislope and Sarah Nardi.