217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski

Today’s headlines:

• The Trump administration says it's withholding social safety net money from five states, including Illinois.
• US Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois compares the US invasion of the Middle East to the recent actions taken in Venezuela.
• Pregnancy-related deaths in Illinois have become more prevalent over the past decade.

In today’s deep dive, five candidates are seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski.

217 Today is produced by Kimberly Schofield. Reporting today contributed by Ed Donahue, Will Bauer, Mawa Iqbal, and David Pierce.