217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 20 – Nov. 23
Courtesy of Monica Samii-Porter
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Just in time for Thanksgiving travel week, another section of Champaign County’s busiest interstate interchange is now open!
- Some staff with Arrow Ambulance are concerned they won’t be prepared to handle more 911 calls for emergency medical service in Champaign.
- Investigators are looking for the cause of a church fire in north Champaign.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is 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 Associated Press, Reginald Hardwick, Kulsoom Khan, Arjun Thakkar, Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui.
