217 Today: Drunk driving costs the U.S. billions in medical expenses and lives lost. One school uses a simulation to raise awareness
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Despite community members speaking out against it, the Urbana City Council voted to increase its police force by four last night.
- Champaign-Urbana is home to around 6,000 Congolese people – to celebrate their presence, one Congolese man is starting a new annual African festival.
- Illinois' state climatologist says there's no strong, detectable link between climate change and recent dust storms that have caused havoc on Interstate 55.
- Two years ago, the nation's highest court overturned Roe versus Wade, leaving abortion access up to the states.
- Last week, President Biden announced a plan to allow some non-citizen spouses of U.S. citizens to stay in the country while they apply for permanent residency.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about one Indiana school’s effort to raise awareness about driving under the influence among students.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Ryan Denham, Mawa Iqbal and Elizabeth Gabriel.