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
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Today's headlines:
- Champaign County’s only low-barrier shelter – Strides — is at risk of closing at the end of the year.
- The two men running for mayor of Rantoul say they're pushing for economic development and infrastructure improvements.
- Employees at the Veterans Administration medical center in Danville have been temporarily rehired after a judge ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to fire thousands of federal workers.
- The Fighting Illini baseball team lost to the Missouri Tigers last night.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Giuliana Means, Mary Piacente, Mae Antar, Colin Hislope and Emily Hays.