The 217 Today Podcast

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03

Stephanie Orellana
 

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Today’s headlines:

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research assistants have taken the next step toward union representation under the Graduate Employees’ Organization.
  • Harmful algae blooms can become more frequent as temperatures rise. 
  • Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’s new campaign, “Driving Change”, aims to make car insurance rates based on one’s driving record – not their age or credit score.  
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump earlier this month cut Medicaid spending by one trillion dollars.

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 Stephanie Mosqueda, Lexi Woodcock, Stephanie Orellana, Brian Sapp, Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford.