Thursday, August 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Paralympian Brian Siemann about the upcoming games and his journey to becoming an athlete. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Adelyn Mui, Michael Puente, Lisa Kurian Philip and Kimberly Schofield.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Fair is less than two weeks away with some new things to see and the return of old favorites. A law signed this week in Illinois will help people in Iowa who are seeking abortions. Central Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen has heavily out-raised and outspent his…
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Today’s headlines: Champaign police are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. When the National Association of Black Journalists conference opens tomorrow, the Republican presidential nominee will be there. Over 70 people showed up at the oldest African American church in Champaign County on Sunday to attend a vigil for…
Monday, July 29, 2024 Today’s headlines: Police are looking for the person who shot and killed two teenagers from Champaign over the weekend. Medicare recipients are now eligible to receive services at the University of Illinois’ Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. Some people in the Illinois hemp industry want to work with Republicans to regulate their…
Friday, July 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: A Champaign group is teaching families how to cope with their loved ones’ sentences and what to do when they come home after being incarcerated. Following seven months of negotiations, food and building workers at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign have voted to allow a strike. Illinois’ new quantum…
Thursday, July 25, 2024 Today’s headlines: American Water has proposed a general rate increase that would raise residential bills by about $24 a month. Illinois has been awarded more than $430 million in federal climate funds to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Last week’s derecho resulted in 27 confirmed tornadoes touching down in the Chicago and Rockford…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: An attorney for Sonya Massey’s family says the U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating her death Urbana Schools are working to source more locally grown produce thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Black bear sightings are rare, but not impossible in Illinois. Democratic Illinois…
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: The majority of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation is backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee this fall. Prosecutors have released the July 6 bodycam video showing the shooting of Sonya Massey. Polls may help decide whether Vice President Kamala Harris has what it takes to be…
Monday, July 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: Some locals were surprised by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. The funeral for a 36-year-old Springfield woman shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy was held on Friday. Northwestern University police have arrested and charged four educators months after they supported student protestors…
Friday, July 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that would add new regulations to carbon capture and sequestration projects in the state. The outgoing leader of Illinois’ Republican Party says the state GOP is in better shape now than it was a few years ago. Champaign County voters will be able…
Thursday, July 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: A Sangamon County deputy is being charged with murder for the death of Sonya Massey. Champaign County voters may be able to choose to eliminate the county auditor position in November, depending on a decision tonight. A clinical psychologist says it is beneficial to start conversations with older children about…
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: Republicans have been trying to increase their support among Hispanic Americans, who have historically voted strongly Democratic. The state of Illinois is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Defense to bolster quantum computing research. Yesterday, a fifth person was charged with Mob Action, for allegedly demonstrating for Gaza on…
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are citing a recent Supreme Court ruling in a bid to dismiss a majority of his criminal case. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says political violence is unacceptable. Urbana Police Chief Larry Boone is developing a pastor ride-along program. Republicans in…
Monday, July 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: The National Weather Service has a high heat advisory until 8 p.m. tonight for counties across central and southeast Illinois. Central Illinoisans are expressing concerns for the future following a failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Illinois Republicans say they’re rallying around the former president even more…
Friday, July 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: Macon County is the latest Illinois county to detect the presence of West Nile virus. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continues to back President Joe Biden’s candidacy. A suburban Chicago congressman is the second member of the state’s Democratic congressional delegation to call for President Joe Biden to end his…