217 Today: Pat Bryant leaves lasting legacy at Illinois
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Matt Marton / AP Photo
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Starting today, all employees, patients and visitors at OSF Hospitals will be required to wear masks.
- The funeral service for an Illinois State Police officer killed in the line of duty will be later this week.
- The University of Illinois is pioneering the development of advanced nuclear technology.
- Discarded Christmas trees have become a seasonal snack for some animals in Chicago.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about Illinois Fighting Illini receiver Pat Bryant.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Elissa Eaton, Lisa Dwyer and Jakob Stutz.