217 Today: Tasks on a treadmill, live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way
Courtesy of Darren Gill
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’s still deciding whether he will sign a controversial piece of legislation that would allow doctors to assist terminally ill patients with ending their lives.
- Danville School District 118 dismissed all of its schools on Monday because of an anonymous threat.
- Educators say they worry teenagers aren’t getting enough sleep.
- Logan County officials say scammers are stealing personal information by claiming residents have missed jury duty.
In today’s deep dive, four artists perform everyday tasks while running on a treadmill. Burnout Paradise is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana this weekend.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Kennedy Vincent, Emily Hays, Christine Herman and Kimberly Schofield.
