217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 14 – Aug. 1
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Urbana Mayor Deshawn Williams says his first 100 days in office were focused on listening to what the community needs. Now, he says the real work begins.
- Champaign is taking steps to implement a registration program for owners of apartment and commercial buildings in the city.
- The first major change to Illinois’ public defense system in decades is awaiting the governor’s signature.
- U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking his pro-Democrat, anti-Trump message to Springfield.
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 Mae Antar, Lauren Warnecke, Colleen Holden, Alex Degman, Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford.
