217 Today: Illinois Arts Council promotes regional approach: ‘It’s only going to get better’
Rich Egger / TSPR
Monday, August 18, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Several road construction projects are getting underway today in east-central Illinois.
- Students are returning to Rantoul Township High School today.
- An organization focused on healthy eating initiatives partnered with University of Illinois students this summer to explore the challenges seniors face when accessing food.
- After Danville native Gene Hackman died earlier this year, residents called for something to be done to honor him.
In today’s deep dive, we'll check in with the agency tasked with promoting the arts all across Illinois.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Stephanie Mosqueda, Emily Hays, Sam Rink and Rich Egger.
