217 Today: Your food probably traveled a long way before reaching the grocery store. Here’s why
Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Students in Windsor and Martinsville in East Central Illinois went back to school last week. But starting this year, they won’t have their cell phones.
- Environmental Advocates say recent legislation by Governor JB Pritzker is a big step towards addressing toxic pollution in water.
- Conservative farmer Darren Bailey says he’s seriously considering a second run for Illinois Governor.
- A billboard in southwest Illinois advertising for a far-right militia group has been taken down.
In today’s deep dive, a trip to the produce section of the grocery store can take you around the world. An exploration of why our food travels so far to get to us.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Mawa Iqbal, Erick Sock, Will Bauer and Molly Ashford.
