The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today:  A conversation with Michelle Jett, who’s running for the Democratic ticket for Champaign County Executive.

Kimberly Schofield and Giuliana Means
 

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Today’s headlines: 

  • Early voting begins today for Illinois' primary election on March 17th.
  • Last month, the U.S. officially withdrew from the World Health Organization.
  • A Republican running for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat says he wants lawmakers to clearly outline what ICE agents can – and CANNOT – do in the field.
  • The U.S. Department of Education’s “History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour” is coming to Genoa-Kingston High School today.

In today’s deep dive, A conversation with Michelle Jett, who’s running for the Democratic ticket for Champaign County Executive.

217 Today is produced by Giuliana Means. Reporting today contributed by Arjun Thakkar, Layli Nazarova, Miriam Kramer, Christine Herman, and Peter Medlin.