217 Today: The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?
Greenup librarian Vicki Pierce prepares to deliver a book to an elderly library patron on April 11, 2025. Emily Hays/Illinois Public Media
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Today's headlines:
- Authorities say they believe a crash through a Sangamon County after-school building that killed three children and one teenager was not targeted.
- April is Arab American Heritage Month, and students at the University of Illinois are celebrating.
- The University of Illinois’ Soybean Innovation Lab has resumed its work developing soybean production for developing countries.
- The Fighting Illini baseball team defeated the Bradley Braves in Peoria last night.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration's recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Haya Panjwani, Layli Nazarova, Jim Meadows, Colin Hislope and Emily Hays.