217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
Courtesy of Phil Strang
Monday, November 3, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Police in Urbana are investigating a stabbing that injured at least 4 people.
- Today marks the third day SNAP benefits were suspended due to the federal government shutdown.
- The Champaign Unit Four School District will continue providing free breakfast and lunch to students regardless of whether federal food aid continues during the government shutdown.
- President Trump and his allies have sought to significantly curb the independence of colleges and universities. So how is the University of Illinois responding?
In today’s deep dive, a group of veterans is coming together this month to showcase their artwork.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by A. Oishii Basu, Reginald Hardwick, Emily Hays and Kimberly Schofield.
