217 Today: A conversation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Director, Jerry Costello II

Brian Mackey, host of The 21st, talks with IL Dept. of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. Illinois Public Media
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Today's headlines:
- A recent study places Illinois in an "extreme heat belt" in the next 30 years.
- Some Illinois families may need to re-apply for free and reduced cost meals heading into the new school year.
- The University of Illinois Police Department says it's hired seven new officers needed to help Champaign Police patrol the Campustown area.
- The Champaign Unit 4 School District is relaxing some COVID-19 requirements for the new school year.
In today's deep dive, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II talks about how inflation and climate change are affecting farmers.