The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Remains of an Illinois man killed in Pearl Harbor are coming home

Brian Moline and Farrah Anderson
 
Navy Fireman 1st Class George F. Price was killed at Pearl Harbor. After more than 80 years, his remains were identified and he will be buried in his hometown in west central Illinois.

Navy Fireman 1st Class George F. Price was killed at Pearl Harbor. After more than 80 years, his remains were identified and he will be buried in his hometown in west central Illinois. Courtesy photo/U.S. Navy

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Friday, Feb. 25, 2022

Today's headlines:

  • Senator Dick Durbin says he'd like to see the Biden administration go even further with sanctioning Russia -- specifically President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle.

  • Illinois House Republicans have introduced several measures designed to help Ukrainian refugees and punish Russia.

  • An annual University of Illinois film festival will try to educate the public about insects this weekend.

In today's deep dive, more than 80 years after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, we'll hear about the remains of a Central Illinois man killed in the attack that are finally coming home.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Ryan Denham, Alex Degman, Luis Velazquez and Jane Carlson.