217 Today: How a hidden box of love letters became a historical memoir of WWII
Arthur and Flo Schnell sit in the water at Flo Schnell’s family’s Catskill Farm. Provided by Larry Schnell
Friday, April 4, 2025
Today's headlines:
- Dozens of protestors gathered on the University of Illinois South Quad yesterday to demand better working conditions for graduate workers.
- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul likely isn’t going to take any action against two hospitals in Chicago that have stopped gender care surgeries.
- International students in Illinois and across the country are worried about losing their visa status.
- Public transit agencies in downstate Illinois are worried about a fiscal cliff.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new memoir from local author Larry Schnell that explores the little-known role of music in war.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Michael Sweeney, Kulsoom Khan, Kristen Schorsch, Alex Degman and Anna Koh.