217 Today: A new voice is hitting the airwaves for Illinois Public Media’s “Dialogue”
Kennedy Vincent is the new host of Illinois Public Media's "Dialogue." Illinois Public Media
Friday, April 19, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Patient advocates are backing an effort led by Governor J.B. Pritzker to ban junk insurance plans in Illinois.
- Some Illinois mayors are pushing back against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s idea to cut the state’s one percent grocery tax.
- The Illinois Senate passed legislation this week aimed at supporting local media in the state.
- A new facility that raises fly larvae for animal feed has been built in Decatur.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Kennedy Vincent — the new host of IPM's "Dialogue."
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Jade Marceau, Jim Meadows and Kimberly Schofield.