217 Today: Everyone eats for free at the biggest restaurant in Dekalb
DeKalb High School's cafeteria Peter Medlin / WNIJ
Monday, October 7, 2024
Today's headlines:
- While the number of Latino students is going up in Illinois colleges, they are still less likely to finish their degree than their white peers, according to state data.
- The Champaign Park District held its 8th annual Halloween costume giveaway on Saturday.
- Illinois Men’s Basketball had their first media day in a new look Big Ten conference.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how one school in Illinois provides free meals for its students.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Adelyn Mui, Jakob Stutz and Peter Medlin.