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Illinois suspends J&J vaccine over rare blood clots, visitation resumes at state correctional facilities, Biden pushes troop removal to September, last night's baseball action, and more Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

All community members 16 and up eligible for the COVID vaccine, GOP Illinois State Representatives call for greater transparency in redistricting, body camera footage released from Minneapolis shooting, Illini fans welcomed back in-person for Orange and Blue spring football game, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jackson Janes, Kayla Mish, Anne McKeown, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson...

University Ramadan measures, fatal car crash in Champaign, Market St. closure, Prince Philip died, and community exhibit at Krannert Art Museum. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Expanded vaccine eligibility, Biden proposes new laws to address gun violence, the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin continues, Illinois faces off against Iowa in Women's Soccer, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jackson Janes, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom, Tara Mobasher, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Consolidated election results, Illinois vaccination updates, Demirjian Park opens, AstraZeneca vaccine concerns, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Josie Alameda, Anisha Kasem, Jackson Janes, Owen Henderson, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

The CDC grants the state of Illinois $124 million for vaccine distribution, consolidated election in Illinois results start to come in, President Joe Biden moves up his previous vaccine eligibility deadline and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley and Neshmia Malik.  Music by Boxout 

All members of the UIUC community eligible for COVID vaccination, Baylor wins the NCAA tournament, Gov JB Pritzker visits Champaign, The National Labor Relations Board determines Amazon's illegal firings and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, Kalya Mish, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Shooting in Champaign, Pritzker's voting rights bill, Russia military on Ukrainian border, upcoming poetry reading with Pulitzer winning author, and Softball and Baseball roundup Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn, Da Yeon Eom, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois announces plans for the fall semester, the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine proves to be effective 6 months after the second dose, Music professor Stephen Taylor composes a piece reflecting the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cubs and the Cardinals begin their regular seasons, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Meagan Vicens, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom, Tori...

Illinois expands capacity limits, Governor Pritzker announces federal funding for K-12 schools, COVID-19 cases rise throughout Illinois, Pfizer COVID vaccine trials in younger children, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Biden announces measures to combat Asian-American hate, Fourth Street closure, UIUC library and information science program ranked number one, College of Media events, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Neshmia Malik, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

Illinois prepares for third wave of COVID-19, early voting locations open in Champaign County, Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd begins, the CDC reports new efficacy rates of COVID-19 vaccines, and Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals wrap up spring training.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Jane Knight, Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes.  Mus...

Weekend weather update, Target fire, voting rights bill, fear of third wave of COVID-19, "Ever Given" unblocked from Suez Canal Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, and Kayla Mish Music by Boxout

President Joe Biden holds first press conference, Grainger College of Engineering hosts distinguished alumni event, barricades placed on Green Street, technology CEOs testify in Congress, and Illinois softball holds best batting average.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Da Yeon Eom, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Daniel Street closure, severe storms rampage across the south, J.B. Pritzker receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a ship stuck in the Suez, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Voting for UIUC student elections closes today, Gov. Pritzker signs four bills aimed at economic equity, Evanston becomes the first city in the nation to approve reparations for Black citizens, music industry revenue jumps 7.4% in 2020 despite pandemic restrictions, and the nation reels from a mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda...

AstraZeneca vaccine is confirmed to be safe, Governor Pritzker condemns the Atlanta shooting, vaccine distribution continues, the Fighting Illini men's basketball team returns to campus, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Kayla Mish, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

New L-E-D lights in Champaign, JB Pritzker's administration appointments, Senator Tammy Duckworth's FBI inquiry, spring break in Miami, and Illinois loss in the March Madness tournament Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Governor J.B. Pritzker announces extended vaccine eligibility, local vaccine and case updates, heavy winds cause damage in Champaign-Urbana, AstraZeneca vaccine distribution, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Tara Mobasher, Meagan Vicens, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom and Neshmia Malik.  Music by Boxout

Champaign mobile testing sites, Atlanta shooting, mental health bill in the IL Senate, tornadoes in the south, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, Anisha Kasem, Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Urbana Park District receives a state grant to construct a new recreation center, Illinois Veterans Centers declared COVID free, Moderna begins vaccine trials for children under 12, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu makes the All-America First team, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Vaccination sites, fine and fee deferral program, halted distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Illini men's basketball moves up to number two in AP rankings, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Kalya Mish, Tori Gellman, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Champaign road closures, Covid-19 vaccine appointment call center, possible Cuomo impeachment trial, Illini Men's Basketball victory, and UIUC at the 63rd Grammy Awards Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Kayla Mish, Da Yeon Eom , Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois philanthropic campaign reaches its goal, President Biden passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to check for expired alarms, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight  Stories by Jackson Janes, Neshmia Malik, Da Yeon Eom, Meagan Vicens, and Mac Dudley. Music by Boxout

Governor J. B. Pritzker's visit to Parkland, Congress passes COVID relief bill, vaccination efforts continue through Champaign County, President Biden announces plans to order 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout