217 Today: Monday November 16, 2020
Monday November 16, 2020
Today's headlines:
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Governor JB Pritzker says he cannot guarantee that Illinois will have enough hospital beds as the pandemic surges.
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A group of grad students at the University of Illinois has identified more than two dozen mutations in the novel coronavirus.
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Macon County announced that six more people died due to COVID-19 over the weekend –all of whom were in their 70s and 80s.Health officials also reported 244 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend.
In today's deep dive, we hear how voters rejecting the graduated income tax amendment earlier this month could affect funding for K-12 schools in Illinois.
217 Today is produced by Olivia Butts and hosted by Brian Moline. Reporting today contributed by Maureen McKinney, Christine Herman, and Lee Gaines.