The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13

Kimberly Schofield and Stephanie Orellana
 

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Today’s headlines: 

  • Champaign County workers are celebrating a tentative deal with officials on a new contract.
  • The Mahomet Public Library is asking voters to support a construction project that would make the building double in size.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County has opened its 2025 homebuyer application. 
  • The Fischer Theatre in Danville is holding a film festival next month in honor of Danville native Gene Hackman, who died earlier this year.

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, Emily Hays, Anna Koh, Sam Rink, Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford.