217 Today: Monday, Sept. 27, 2021
Keith Thomas is pastor at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Champaign and a hospital chaplain for OSF HealthCare. He poses for a photo during a vaccine clinic hosted at his church on May 15, 2021 Amanda Gray/Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Monday, Sept. 27, 2021
Today's headlines:
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An Illinois congressman says the results of a controversial ballot review in Arizona could help change the minds of people who believe the election was "stolen" from former President Trump.
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Attendees at Saturday's 12th annual C-U Pride Fest vendor fair in Urbana say they are happy to be back in person this year.
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Many University of Illlinois students say they want to see the university divest from companies that produce fossil fuels.
In today's deep dive, a conversation with a pastor and hospital chaplain in Champaign who has been a strong voice promoting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Reporting today contributed by Susan Stephens, Charrice Jones, Vivian La, Farrah Anderson and Christine Herman.