217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27
Starling Shakespeare Company
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Stateville Correctional Center shut down close to one year ago.
- One-time associate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will learn today if he’s going to prison for a ComEd influence-peddling conspiracy.
- A funding increase for a federal tax credit could lead to more affordable housing for Illinois renters.
- The new Illinois Quantum and Microelectrics Park on Chicago’s south side has secured another tenant.
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 Emily Hays, Dave McKinney, Capitol News Illinois, Alex Degman, Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford.