The 217 Today Podcast

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

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Brian Mackey, host of The 21st, talks with IL Dept. 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

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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.