The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: New legislative inspector general discusses his goals for the position

Brian Moline and Farrah Anderson
 
Yankee Ridge Elementary principal Mykah Jackson listens to Booker T. Washington Elementary principal Jaime Roundtree during a

Yankee Ridge Elementary principal Mykah Jackson listens to Booker T. Washington Elementary principal Jaime Roundtree during a "News, Brews and Beatz" conversation at Pour Bros. Taproom in Champaign on Feb. 21, 2022. Emily Hays/Illinois Public Media

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Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

Today's headlines:

  • An Illinois state representative ejected from the floor last week for refusing to wear a mask has sued the House speaker.

  • California unveiled its endemic strategy last week.The targeted plan shows how the state will approach living with COVID-19. Illinois could be headed for a similiar plan.

  • Schools should change to fit their students’ cultures, not the other way around. That was one theme at Monday night’s News, Brews and Beatz conversation moderated by Illinois Public Media.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what retired judge Michael McCuskey wants to accomplish in his new position as Illinois' legislative inspector general.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Katie O’Connell, Emily Hays and Eric Stock.