217 Today: Mexican consul general in Chicago prepares for second Trump administration
Mexican Consul General in Chicago Reyna Torres Mendivil visited the University YMCA in Champaign on November 19, 2024 to talk about the potential for mass deportations during President-Elect Donald Trump's administration. Emily Hays / Illinois Public Media
Friday, December 6, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Decatur homeowners will see an increase to their property tax bills starting next year after a vote from the city council.
- The weather outside is getting frightful and the Illinois Department of Public Health is telling people to get vaccinated for respiratory illnesses.
- Wolf Carbon Solutions withdrew its pipeline permit application earlier this week with an Iowa regulatory commission.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with a Mexican consul general from Chicago on how she's preparing for a change in immigration policy under President-elect Donald Trump.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Mawa Iqbal, Rachel Cramer and Emily Hays.