217 Today: A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Peter Medlin / WNIJ
Friday, August 9, 2024
Today's headlines:
- The Illinois State Fair is underway in Springfield – and some top officials are urging you to try it.
- Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a trio of bills designed to protect access to reproductive healthcare in Illinois.
- Some Illinois delegates say they’re thrilled to see Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris pick Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice president.
- A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that tongue tie surgeries may be overused for little babies.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a measure in Illinois that would transform how the state funds higher education.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today was contributed by Alex Degman, Tessa Weinberg, Farah Yousryand and Peter Medlin.