The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

Brian Moline and Farrah Anderson
 
Missouri Farmer Chris Brundick stands near a low lying area on his Maries County farm he is concerned could be classified as a

Missouri Farmer Chris Brundick stands near a low lying area on his Maries County farm he is concerned could be classified as a "Water of the United States" and put more restrictions on his ability to farm. Jonathan Ahl/Harvest Public Media

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Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

Today's headlines:

  • Governor J.B. Pritzker signed off on a new congressional map Tuesday designed to give Democrats a partisan advantage for the next 10 years.

  • Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is releasing his annual Holiday Safe Shopping Guide highlighting recalled toys and other products.

  • One museum in Illinois is making a rare handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address available to many guests for the first time by including accommodations for people with disabilities.

In today's deep dive, farmers across the Midwest are upset that ditches and low-lying areas of their fields might end up being protected under the Clean Water Act. We'll learn more about the upcoming changes putting farmers and environmentalists at odds.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Tim Shelley, Farrah Anderson and Jonathan Ahl.