217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 22 – May 25
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- May is National Bike Month, and as the summer weather approaches, cyclists recommend giving your bike a closer look before heading out for a ride.
- An issue that started as a student election referendum at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is now a bill moving through Springfield.
- Seat belts could be required in new school buses in Illinois starting in 2031.
- With the demolition of Bresee Tower in downtown Danville now in progress, many community members are reflecting on what the city's tallest building meant for them.
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 Arjun Thakker, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Jim Meadows, Steve Morck and Kimberly Schofield.