The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: After one of the driest years on record, we’re finally seeing rain in Central Illinois

Kimberly Schofield and Giuliana Means
 

National Weather Service Central Illinois

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Today’s headlines: 

  • Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker is poking fun at U-S Department of Homeland Security Head Kristi Noem’s departure.
  • Illinois honored 28 schools with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion this week.
  • The Illinois women’s basketball team beat Michigan State 71-69 yesterday in their second game of the Big Ten Tournament in Indiana.
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has been withholding about two percent of state funding for public universities. That’s put them in a difficult position as they adjust to reduced state funding.

In today’s deep dive, since Monday, we've seen a LOT of rain in central Illinois, but is it enough to end the drought? The state climatologist tells us why we have a long way to go.

217 Today is produced by Giuliana Means. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Mawa Iqbal,  Jonathan Mathew, and Abisola Dahunsi.