217 Today: Prolific Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt’s works are now on display at Springfield museum
The sculpture “Hero’s Head”, on display as part of the exhibition Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt Mawa Iqbal / WBEZ
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Shoppers in Danville will continue to pay a one percent tax at grocery stores. That's as Illinois plans to phase out the statewide tax starting in 2026.
- At the start of next year, a new state law will take effect that aims to improve access to mental health care for veterans and first responders.
- Infamous government mole Danny Solis is finally off the witness stand in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
- Allerton Park's annual Holiday Showcase is returning this weekend.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the late sculptor Richard Hunt and his exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulika Ochuba, Mae Antar, Dave McKinney, Kulsoom Khan and Mawa Iqbal.