217 Today: The evolution of Black sacred music
Courtesy of University of Illinois Black Chorus' Facebook Page
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Today's headlines:
- The University of Illinois is taking steps to make campus more bike-friendly.
- The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has unveiled an interactive portal at its website that helps users determine if they need a REAL ID.
- School districts in Champaign-Urbana are figuring out what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes to their doors.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed legislation yesterday that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees for in-demand career fields.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Professor Ollie Watts Davis, the founder and director of the U of I's Black Chorus.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today was contributed by Anna Koh, Emily Hays, Isabela Nieto and Kennedy Vincent.