The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Fantastical, satirical, unapologetic: Millie Wilson’s ‘Museum of Lesbian Dreams’ at Krannert Art Museum

Kimberly Schofield and Stephanie Mosqueda
 

"The Museum of Lesbian Dreams” is on display at the Krannert Art Museum in Champaign through March 1. It challenges historical representations of gender and sexuality. Headshot provided, by Katja Perrey; exhibit photo by Adelyn Mui/Illinois Student Newsroom

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Today's headlines:

  • Central High School in Champaign will be led by an African-American principal for the first time, starting July 1.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a pair of cases from abortion opponents in Illinois and New Jersey, who say laws limiting demonstrations near clinics violate their First Amendment rights.
  • Transgender teens and their parents are angry and frustrated after a children's hospital in Chicago paused gender care surgeries.
  • Wildfires have become more frequent, burning bigger areas during longer seasons thanks to conditions exacerbated by climate change.

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with artist Millie Wilson about their exhibit at the Krannert Art Museum that challenges historical representations of gender and sexuality.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Sarah Fentem, Kristen Schorsch, Anna Pope and Adelyn Mui.