The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Bob and Bill Odenkirk discuss Illinois roots and their passion for comedy on Prairie Fire

 

Courtesy of Illinois Public Media

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Today’s headlines: 

  • The late conservative activist Charlie Kirk included four University of Illinois researchers on a watchlist of college professors.
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is glad ABC’s late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the air.
  • Illinois Democrats in Congress have signed a letter asking the federal government to end what it’s calling “dangerous and reckless immigration operations” in the state.
  • A survey of more than five-thousand workers in Illinois finds higher pay and good benefits are linked to greater job satisfaction.

In today’s deep dive, the main actor of the popular television series Better Call Saul has roots in Illinois. 

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Dave McKinney, Katie O’Connel, Christine Herman and Sarah Edwards.

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