217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 03 – Apr. 06
The New York Times
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Today's headlines:
- Studying genealogy is popular in Champaign-Urbana, but the library services that make it possible are at risk.
- Illinois Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider says he's been seeing "a tsunami of concern" from constituents since President Trump returned to office.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is throwing shade at billionaire Elon Musk after helping a Democrat win a key Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.
- The State Board of Education says the U.S. Education Department revoked the approval needed to spend $77 million in federal pandemic relief in Illinois schools.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Champaign County in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Mae Antar, Dave McKinney, Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui