217 Today: Japan House keeps traditional Japanese arts alive on U of I campus
Nidhi Shastri
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs held a Memorial Day ceremony at Danville National Cemetery yesterday.
- A measure requiring stricter safety standards for warehouses has cleared the Illinois House.
- Breastfeeding mothers would receive more workplace protections under a bill just approved by Illinois lawmakers.
- Illinois lawmakers have passed a measure to crack down on so-called “rogue” tow truck drivers.
In today’s deep dive, we take you to a place in Central Illinois featuring peace and exposure to the Japanese culture for nearly 50 years.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Sam Rink, Alex Degman and Nidhi Shastri.