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Governor J.B. Pritzker signs a paid leave bill, an Illinois bill would give child influencers parents' revenue, the Illini women's basketball team heads to the NCAA tournament, and Illini athlete Olivia Howell has won the national championship for the indoor mile run. Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt and Daniel Villarreal Hosted by Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Illinois legislators consider a bill which would legalize composting human remains, a proposed bill would ban the usage of vapes and e-cigarettes in public in Illinois, the Champaign Police Department warns of car break-ins, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team gets the ninth seed in NCAA March Madness. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Daniel...

This week's international headlines, legislation to prevent book banning sent to Illinois house and Fighting Illini vs. Penn State. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Avery Bowen and Jacob Shumacker Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to an accelerated trial for the appeal of gun ban legislation, the Illinois House passed a bill that bans cat declawing, two Illini were chosen for All-Big Ten recognition, the University of Illinois Neurodiversity Institute is accepting applications for their four-year program. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by Lillie Salas, Ashley Gilbert, Beech Douglas, and Tar...

Illinois Department of Transportation announces Rebuild Illinois webpage, University of Illinois looks to expand REACH team, Jackie Joyner Kersee announced to be 2023 UI commencement speaker, Illinois will play Penn State tomorrow in the Big Ten tournament. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Lillie Salas and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Community members stand in solidarity with Champaign county satellite jail inmates on hunger strike,  Champaign’s art theatre now for sale, Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act raises concerns at the State Capitol, Illinois Senator Doris Turner proposes to change the Illinois flag, and several Illinois counties come out as the top corn and soybean producers in the United States. ...

County judge rules assault rifle ban unconstitutional, teacher shortage plan announced, Champaign County inmates strike against bonds, Govenor Pritzker opposes Walgreen decision, and Illini basketball recap. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Tara Mobasher, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villareal, and Jacob Shumaker Music by Boxout

The world news round-up, new grants for parks, a recycling initiative, and injuries on the Fighting Illini basketball team. Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, and Jacob Shumaker Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot has lost her bid for re-election, the Illinois Sheriff's Association has filed in opposition of the gun ban in federal court, UIUC received the "Star of the Year" award by ticketing service Paciolan, a new study from UIUC and Carle Hospital researches how fetuses and premature infants are exposed differently to sound, and a new CF3D enterprise in unveiled at UIUC. Host...

University of Illinois launches Illini Angels, Susana Mendoza pushes for fallen first responders and armed forces support act, the Department of Agriculture announces grant funding, a new band room is coming to Urbana High School. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen and Lillie Salas Music by Boxout

Champaign city council hosts a forum, University of Illinois's Altgeld Hall hosts it's last chimes concert for the next few years, and a University of Illinois student joins the national gymnastics team. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Elissa Eaton, Tara Mobasher, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

New initiative targets children's mental health, UIUC to receive funding for energy research, Champaign council approves grant for homeless organizations, and illini men's basketball recap. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Jacob Shumaker, Daniel Villareal, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

The weekly roundup of international headlines, new bills in the Illinois legislature, early voting in Champaign-Urbana, R. Kelly's additional sentencing, and price changes in Fighting Illini tickets. Reporting by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Husna Hussaini, Jackie Barba, and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

A confirmed date has been set to decide the constitutionality of cash bail in Illinois, Wiley Elementary School is set to close after the end of this school year, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign applied for a license to construct a microreactor on campus, a recent report found that students at 30 schools in Illinois are academically underperforming. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by...

Bill protects officers impacted by COVID-19, University of Illinois study finds an increase in methamphetamine deaths, local man sends ambulances to Ukraine, Champaign-Urbana announces business closures and changes. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visits law enforcement in Elmhurst, the state of Indiana introduces bill restricting public school education on human sexuality, a new study reveals that high temperatures are associated with social conflict, and an Illinois bill granting 40 hours of paid leave for workers awaits Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobash...

A new law makes it easier for transgender people in Illinois to amend their birth certificates, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sports update, the Turkish Student Association fundraise for victims of the recent earthquake, the Champaign City Council will consider accepting a grant to reduce gun violence, and an unidentified flying object over Alaska may have belonged to an Illinois club....

The weekly international headlines roundup, a UIUC transit study, the resignation of ISU's president, and a broadband equity initiative. Reporting by Madison Holcomb, Husna Hussaini, Jackie Barba, and Jacob Shumaker Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Illinois state representative files a bill that aims to reinstate the death penalty, governor J.B. Pritzker delivers budget address at his fifth annual state of the union address, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will fund addiction research at the University of Illinois, and the University of Illinois is one of the top producers for the number of applicants selected for the 2022-2...

Michigan State University shooting, Champaign City show reduction in crime, Illinois gun ban bill update and Urbana School District celebrate Black parents' involvement. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout.

Urbana highschool on soft lockdown, IRS clarifies whether rebates can be filed, sports gambling rises in Illinois, and two former Illini help the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Tara Mobasher, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Turkish Students Association collects donations for the victims of the recent earthquake, a new bill may require all EMS workers to wear body cameras, medical students created an anti- fatigue vest to help surgeons, Illinois farmers showed an ad during the super bowl, and the Illini sports recap of the weekend. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Bekah Douglas, Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarea...

A roundup of the week's international new, a bill to guarantee paid family medical leave in Illinois, a possible diaper allowance for low-income parents, and four Illinois football players go to the NFL Combine. Hosted by Owen Henderson Reporting by Laszlo Richard Toth, Husna Hussaini, Bekah Douglas, and Jacob Shumaker Music by Boxout

Illinois lawmakers proposed a new child tax credit, Illinois State Capitol is honoring two United States presidents with statues, families of Wiley Elementary School voice their concerns, University of Illinois is creating a new social media aimed to help tutor high school students, and Urbana faith groups are partnering with local LGBTQ+ organizations for an event. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories...

Illinois Representative Mary Miller boycotts State of the Union Address. Champaign police start new role to handle concerns. Governor Pritzker announces the megasite grant. Champaign begins fiber optic utility project. Illinois conduts a cannabis disparity study. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas, Laszlo Richard Toth and Avery Bowen Music by Boxout