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Unit 4 teachers threaten strike, Mia Takekawa named All-American, the Oscars, UIUC group headed to New Orleans, and Governor Pritzker's plan to pay down state debt Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth Stories by Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

President Biden meets with world leaders to offer relief to Ukraine, Moderna nears requesting approval for its COVID shot for young children, the Champaign teacher's union has its last bargaining session, the Illinois legislature votes to use federal COVID relief money for the state's unemployment debt, and more.

Finalists named for Champaign police chief, a bill lowering textbook prices is heading to the Senate floor, "Following" is premiering this weekend, Illini women's gymnasts head to Seattle, and the Cancer Center at Illinois developed a new blood test. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

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The University of Illinois loosens COVID testing protocols, the ARC opens a new bouldering cave tonight, COVID transmission levels in Illinois reach a new low, nuclear energy plants may provide Illinois with cleaner energy, and Shauna Green is hired as the new Fighting Illini women's Basketball team coach. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villar...

Illinois lawmakers push to cut ties with Russia, a lawsuit against Facebook succeeds in court, Illinois basketball loses to Houston, a new animal rescue is set to open in Champaign, and Champaign sees its first homicide of 2022. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Avery Bowen, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Champaign County jails face strain, UIUC students meet with state legislators, farmers turn to e-commerce, Illinois zoos take precautions against avian influenza, and more.

The Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ISU approved an engineering school, ISBE announced grants to Illinois schools to support mental health, an Illinois law made changes to sports betting, and a Champaign daycare is using masks to prevent RSV among children. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Anne McKeown, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, and Tara Mob...

Governor Pritzker proposes funding for the Witness Protection Program, Mayor Lightfoot to place workers and police without their first COVID-19 vaccine dose on no-pay status, City of Urbana proposed a pilot program to support victims of gun violence, and Kofi Cockburn was named to AP's All-America First-Team. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and...

Legionella bacteria found in Illinois prisons' water, U.S farmers being impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, CPS schools declare a mask-optional policy, and a crude oil spill occurs near Edwardsville, Illinois. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villareal, Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

An American journalist is killed in Ukraine, a first responder dies responding to a crash in Champaign, avian influenza is found in some Illinois poultry, Danyla Nash becomes the 2022 Urbana Youth Poet Laureate, and Illinois basketball prepares to play Chattanooga. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

Campus elections, the Champaign teachers' union considers extending the school day, UIUC's COVID-19 positivity rate rises after Unofficial Weekend, an update on Big Ten men's basketball, and more.

Pritzker announced the fifth installment in the Rebuild Illinois Plan, Purim Drag Show returns tonight, Small Island Big Song premiers tonight, and the IHSA boys basketball tournament will take place at State Farm Center. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Nathalie Murillo, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Ukrainian relief from Carle College of Medicine, Latchkey kid law to change, stark rise in gas prices, and Ebertfest 2022 Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Declaration of COVID-19 Memorial Day, Urbana City Council discusses supporting minority-owned businesses, schools lifting COVID-19 restrictions, primary election nominations begin, and the University of Illinois Baseball team’s first game tonight. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Josie Alameda, Daniel Villarreal, Tori Gellman, Anulika Ochuba, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

An update on crime in Champaign Urbana, a school enters lockdown due to finding a gun in a student's bag, U of I basketball beats Iowa, and the head coach of Illinois women's basketball retires. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

COVID-19 guidelines for UIUC students' return from spring break, the indictment of Michael Madigan, a bionic for alleviating cerebral palsy symptoms, an update on the invasion of Ukraine, and more.

Art by the survivors of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp is premiering Sunday, cultural centers will commemorate a bombing in Iraq tonight, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is performing tonight, the White House released a new COVID-19 control plan, and MLB remains in a lockout. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Owen Henderson, Nathalie Murillo, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, and Jackson Janes. Mu...

UIUC student reacts to situation in Ukraine, Unit 4 teacher concerns, photojournalism lecture, Dr. Ezike to step down from IDPH, and Russia sanctions Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

The lowest campus COVID positivity rate since Omicron, continued pressure on Ukraine from Russia, Biden's State of the Union tonight, and Studio Dance taking place at Krannert Center starting Thursday. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Tori Gellman, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout

Certain mask mandates are lifted, people gather at the University of Illinois to show support for Ukraine, President Biden nominates a judge for the Supreme Court, and Illinois basketball beats Michigan. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen, and Anulika Ochuba. Music by Boxout.

Russia invades Ukraine, the Champaign County Board changes rules regarding animal euthanasia, UIUC researchers develop a new way to test cells for cancer, and a Polish orchestra comes to the Krannert Center.

GEO protests for stronger COVID-19 protection continue, the Wesley Student Center reopened, the 39th Insect Fear Festival is to be held this Saturday, the statewide indoor mask mandate is lifting next Monday, and US Capitol Police are anticipating the arrival of truck convoys. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Crawford, and Jane Knight. Music...

Champaign City Council, anti-gay hate crime in Decatur, Ukraine and Russia tensions, Ahmaud Arbery killers convicted, and Maple Sugar Days Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Josie Alameda, Madison Holcomb, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Missing child found in Urbana, Anti-Semitism on campus, the new Roger Ebert center to open Fall 2022, COVID cases reach pre-Omicron levels, and Putin deploys troops to Ukraine. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Barrett Wynn. Music by Boxout