217 Today: terms & Conditions’ film creators discuss crafting a visual album to showcase a Black perspective
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Today’s headlines:
- A Republican running for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat… says he supports ICE agents using face coverings to hide their identities and keep themselves safe.
- Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi says he has many questions for Ghislaine Maxwell, and her connection to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
- Federal policy changes over the past year have increased costs and uncertainty for Illinois.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is kicking off the centennial celebration of Route 66.
In today’s deep dive, Terms & Conditions’ film creators discuss crafting a visual album to showcase a Black perspective
217 Today is produced by Giuliana Means. Reporting today contributed by Kimberly Schofield, Christine Herman, Mawa Iqbal, and Sam Naftzger.
