217 Today: ‘I just was scared to feel judged’: Young women reflect on their experiences with menstrual shaming
Sam Rink / Illinois Public Media
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- President Trump’s new national security directive banning travelers from 12 foreign countries is hitting close to home for African communities in East Central Illinois.
- Federal funding for nearly all Feed the Future Innovation Lab programs ended this spring when the Trump administration shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
- Champaign County is asking residents to submit photos of streets, roads and sidewalks that they consider to be dangerous.
- More of us are active in the summer and that means two things. Trauma related injuries increase and so does the need for blood donations.
In today’s deep dive, shame tied to menstruation is more common than you might expect. We hear from young women in Illinois about their experiences.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Jim Meadows, Arjun Thakkar, Kaitlyn Devitt, Sam Rink and Giuliana Means.