217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu
Indiana’s state fair will bring animals from across the state together. Experts say it poses a risk for the spread of bird flu. Ben Thorp / WFYI
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Today's headlines:
- The Champaign Unit 4 school board is starting a new program to help parents better prepare their children for college and the workforce.
- People who live in the small town of Cairo, Illinois are struggling to access fresh food.
- One week ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Muslim leaders in Chicago gathered at Navy Pier to make policy demands of government leaders.
- Three Illinois women’s soccer players were named to the Preseason Players to Watch List in the Big Ten.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn why some health experts advise caution when attending state fairs this summer.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anulike Ochuba, Elissa Eaton, Adora Namigadde, Colin Hislope and Ben Thorp.