The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

Brian Moline
 
Speakers at the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center event unveiling the new Champaign County Welcoming Plan on Sept. 15, 2021 (from left to right): John Matanda, Chris Garcia and Carly McCrory-McKay

Speakers at the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center event unveiling the new Champaign County Welcoming Plan on Sept. 15, 2021 (from left to right): John Matanda, Chris Garcia and Carly McCrory-McKay Courtesy of the University YMCA

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Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

Today's headlines:

  • Illinoisans who use smart devices like Amazon’s Alexa are subject to new data protections under a law signed last month.

  • More than 50 artists and local businesses gathered over the weekend for the Champaign-Urbana Black and African Arts Festival.

In today's deep dive, the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center has released a plan outlining steps the community can take to better meet the needs of immigrants.

Reporting today contributed by Caroline Kubzansky, Olivia Vamos and Christine Herman.