217 Today: Who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race?
Seven candidates running for the Champaign Unit 4 school board participated in the IPM News survey on key policy issues. Emily Hays / Illinois Public Media
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Today's headlines:
- The ongoing bird flu outbreak has affected a wide variety of species, threatening raptors and waterfowl as well.
- 100 years ago today, the Tri-State tornado, considered the deadliest tornado in recorded U.S. history ripped through Southern Illinois.
- Hundreds of military bases across the U.S. have suspected or known reports of water contamination from forever chemicals, or PFAS.
- The state and a right-leaning publisher of dozens of websites is settling a lawsuit over its publication of sensitive information about millions of Illinois voters.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Brendan Gallian, Mawa Iqbal, Elissa Eaton, Dave McKinney and Emily Hays.