The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Brian Moline and Carolina Garibay
 
Phyllis Boyd, the executive director of Groundwork Indy, does not shy away from digging into the soil with her hands to teach the youth. She was a landscape architect and urban designer focused on sustainable design and planning.

Phyllis Boyd, the executive director of Groundwork Indy, does not shy away from digging into the soil with her hands to teach the youth. She was a landscape architect and urban designer focused on sustainable design and planning. Farah Yousry/Side Effects Public Media

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Today's headlines:

  • Cities and towns in Illinois are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker’s administration to apply for the federal funds they’re entitled to under the American Rescue Plan.

  • The annual Redneck Fishing Tournament is coming back to Central Illinois after a two-year hiatus.

  • A new bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature could make it easier for undocumented students in Illinois to get their degrees.

  • OSF HealthCare and the University of Illinois announced Monday in a press release that they will be partnering with Parkland Community College to expand the SHIELD-CU COVID-19 testing program.

In today's deep dive, it has been a rough year for kids across the country, especially for those in lower income areas. In one Midwest neighborhood, a small vegetable garden is providing fresh food and a safe haven.

Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Tim Shelley, Farrah Anderson and Farah Yousry.