217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 11 – Dec. 14
Courtesy of Urbana Arts and Culture
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Today’s headlines
- Central Illinois could see some snow today.
- According to CU Public Health, Champaign County is projected to be short over 300 beds for skilled nursing care by next year.
- A commission formed in honor of an unarmed black woman murdered in her Springfield area home last year has unveiled their 26 calls to action.
- A new study shows a closing gap between what men and women are paid at Illinois companies.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear what’s coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture, and entertainment.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Andrew Pritchard, Elissa Eaton, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Kimberly Schofield, and Adelyn Mui.
