217 Today: Illinois chefs get creative with ‘Copi cakes’
A boat of fishermen starts their day fishing for Copi, the new name for Asian Carp, on the Illinois River. Alex Garcia/Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Friday, July 1, 2022
Today's headlines:
- Illinoisans can expect some moderate tax relief starting Friday.
- Environmental advocates are decrying the U.S. Supreme Court's decision made Thursday that curtailed the EPA's authority to regulate carbon emissions.
- Republican candidates in Illinois who support former President Trump fared very well in this week’s primary election. That may not continue this fall.
- The Big Ten Conference will soon reach from coast to coast.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some restaurants are serving up Copi – known formerly as "Asian Carp" – as part of Illinois officials' efforts to make the invasive fish more appealing to eat.
217 Today is produced by Sydney Wood. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Tim Shelley, The 21st Show and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco.