Illinois News Roundup - July 12, 2024

It's time for our reporter roundtable where we talk about what is making headlines across the state. In today's roundtable, we'll focus on Springfield and Champaign-Urbana.

We'll learn more about a recent fire in Downtown Springfield, a grant awarded to establish a biomanufacturing tech hub in Champaign and more. 

GUESTS:

Sean Crawford

Managing Editor/News Editor, WUIS - NPR Illinois

Jim Meadows

Agriculture Reporter and Local All Things Considered Host, Illinois Public Media