217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
Members of a running club enjoy drinks at Single Speed Brewery in Des Moines. A growing body of research has linked alcohol to elevated risks of cancer. Natalie Krebs / Side Effects Public Media
Friday, January 24, 2025
Today's headlines:
- Champaign County Board members voted to pause all carbon sequestration projects in the county for 12 months.
- University of Illinois tuition is going up more than it has for a decade.
- Immigrant rights groups are preparing for if and when President Trump makes good on his promise to conduct raids in Chicago.
- The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team lost last night at home while the women’s team won on the road.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Sam Rink, Emily Hays, Michael Puente, Colin Hislope and Natalie Krebs.