The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Illinois Holocaust survivor reflects on importance of remembering what led to World War II

Brian Moline and Farrah Anderson
 
Eric Blaustein is a survivor of the Holocaust. He spoke at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Eric Blaustein is a survivor of the Holocaust. He spoke at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Monday, April 25, 2022. Hannah Alani / WCBU

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Today's headlines:

  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a handful of measures yesterday he says addresses the state’s teacher shortage.

  • The Farm Bill which funds food and ag programs every five years is set to expire next year.

  • This week is International Dark Sky Week. Local event organizers say they’re trying to raise awareness about light pollution, which The International Dark Sky Association reports is increasing faster than ever.

In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Illinois Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein, who reflects on the importance of never forgetting what led to World War II.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Dana Cronin, Eva Bein and Hannah Alani.