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217 Today: Enter a classroom using virtual reality in higher education

Friday, February 2, 2023

Today’s headlines: 

  • The Illinois Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against companies that make PFAS – a highly toxic group of chemicals.
  • The Illinois Mental Health Task Force launched its action plan Thursday to help the large percentage of people in the court system who struggle with mental health.
  • The Piatt County Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Thursday night against recommending a zoning permit for a wind turbine project. 
  • The Fighting Illini women’s basketball team lost at Michigan last night 74 to 57.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll take you inside a classroom at Northern Illinois University that’s using virtual reality.

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Indi Khera, Camryn Cutinello, Jim Meadows and Peter Medlin.

Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson is a student at the University of Illinois studying journalism. At Illinois Public Media, Anderson works as a general assignment reporter and produces and hosts the 217 Today podcast.

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