The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Monday, Nov. 29, 2021

Brian Moline and Farrah Anderson
 
In 2018, Jamie Beck transitioned from a legal guardianship into a supported decision-making arrangement, as part of a pilot program exploring less restrictive guardianship alternatives. “I get to do more things like a typical normal person would,” Beck said -- such as make her own decisions about seeking medical care and traveling out of town.

In 2018, Jamie Beck transitioned from a legal guardianship into a supported decision-making arrangement, as part of a pilot program exploring less restrictive guardianship alternatives. “I get to do more things like a typical normal person would,” Beck said -- such as make her own decisions about seeking medical care and traveling out of town. AJ Mast

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Monday, Nov. 29, 2021

Today's headlines:

  • A little-known program has been providing food, income assistance or help with housing to Illinoisans quarantining due to COVID-19 for the last seven months.

  • Thousands gathered in downtown Champaign on Saturday to see the first parade of lights since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 

  • Champaign mayor Deb Feinen lit a menorah Sunday night in front of the city’s public library as a part of Hanukkah, an eight-day day holiday celebrated by the Jewish community.

  • The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team will face Notre Dame in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge at State Farm Center in Champaign Monday night.

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at court-ordered guardianship, or a conservatorship. Some states allow less-restrictive alternatives, but, many aren't aware of those options.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Reginald Hardwick and Carter Barrett.