217 Today: Next U of I chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies and comic books
Emily Hays / Illinois Public Media
Friday, June 13, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Sparks flew frequently at a congressional hearing Thursday where JB Pritzker and two other Democratic governors were questioned about their immigration policies.
- The City of Champaign is receiving a state grant to develop a countywide plan supporting residents with limited English proficiency.
- The House of Representatives voted Thursday to rescind funding for public broadcasting.
- The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday night to celebrate the Grand Opening of Hotel Royer.
In today’s deep dive, we talked with the next chancellor of the University of Illinois about how he plans to respond to pressures from the Trump administration and his favorite comic book.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Stephanie Mosqueda, Arjun Thakkar, Anna Koh and Emily Hays.