217 Today: Robert Moore, first Black U.S. Marshal from central Illinois, discusses his journey in law enforcement
Courtesy of Robert Moore
Friday, November 7, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits by today.
- Chicago-area commuters may soon see the impacts of a massive transit-deal that is awaiting Governor JB Pritzker’s signature.
- The book “If All the Sky Were Paper” will be brought to life on stage in Urbana starting tonight.
- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is making several administrative changes. That includes renaming its Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation with Robert Moore Central Illinois' first Black U.S. Marshal. Moore shares details on his journey through the Illinois State Police and how he fought for civil rights within the realm of law enforcement.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Kennedy Vincent, Anna Koh, Mawa Iqbal and Arjun Thakkar.
