217 Today: Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Today's headlines:
- Champaign County administrators are moving into their new office in downtown Urbana.
- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias kicked off a campaign on Tuesday to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.
- The Fighting Illini baseball team defeated Indiana State on the road last night.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how armadillos are expanding their territory in Illinois.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Nathan Gonzalez, Isabela Nieto, Colin Hislope and Tinisha Spain.