The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Ahead of her retirement, Champaign City Manager Dorothy David reflects on 30 years of service

 
Dorothy David stands in front of members of city council applauding, holding a certificate of recognition.

Champaign City Manager Dorothy David was recognized at Tuesday's City Council meeting for her thirty years of service in the community. City of Champaign

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Today's headlines:

  • The aging population in the U.S. is growing — and so is the demand for caregivers. Yet, caregivers can face challenges within the healthcare system.
  • Two young men from Danville are featured on the Forbes Thirty UnderThirty list for 2025.
  • The defense has called their first witness in the racketeering conspiracy trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
  • President-elect Donald Trump has pledged new tariffs on imports from some of America’s biggest trading partners.

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Dorothy David as she reflects on her tenure in Champaign.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anna Koh, Kulsoom Khan, Dave McKinney, Rachel Cramer and Arjun Thakkar.

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