217 Today: Self-proclaimed guardians of English language release annual list of banished words
An Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York on Aug. 29, 2010. Caleb Jones/AP
Friday, January 6, 2023
Today's headlines:
- A statewide ban on the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois is closer to passage.
- Illinois state representatives advanced on Thursday night a proposal meant to protect patients who get abortions and their providers who are targeted by states that have banned abortions.
- It’s been two years since Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to overturn the presidential election. About 35 Illinoisans have been charged in connection with the riot.
- The University of Illinois is no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccines for students or employees.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a list of words that would-be guardians of the English language say should be banned for mis-use and over-use.
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Emily Hays and Herb Trix.