217 Today: A look into the fall Illinois veto session in Springfield

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Today’s headlines: 

• While some Head Start early childhood centers across the country may have to close during the government shutdown, the program's locations in central Illinois are safe, for now.
• China has reversed course and committed to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans this year about half of what the Asian giant would normally import.
• A Republican running for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat says America’s support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has been quote “measured and appropriate.”
• The Fighting Illini Women's Basketball team tipped off the regular season with a win against Southeast Missouri State University.

In today’s deep dive,  it’s been over a week since state lawmakers in Springfield wrapped a busy fall veto session.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Will Bauer, Arjun Thakkar, Jonathan Matthew, Alex Degman and Melba Lara.