217 Today: What’s next for Illinois’ public media stations as Congress approves withdrawal of $1.1 billion in federal funding?
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Officials in Urbana have approved a new vision to guide future planning and development in the city.
- Crime free housing ordinances in the state are coming under scrutiny.
- Illinois State Police have determined the identity of three unknown victims of an infamous St. Louis serial killer.
- A plan aimed at reforming Illinois' tort laws awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature.
In today’s deep dive, Republicans in Congress approved President Trump’s request to cut two year’s worth of funding for public radio and television. We talk about how this will impact Illinois.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Stephanie Orellana, Will Bauer, Mawa Iqbal and Reginald Hardwick.
