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Over a million people in Illinois have received the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, a court blocks Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Illinois plans to bring back its pandemic related mortgage assistance program, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's volleyball team beats the University of Illinois. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories Bekah Douglas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Laszl...

Champaign Unit 4 schools hold redistricting meetings, ISBE launches program to retain teachers of color, Journey announces Champaign stop on tour, Champaign county early voting numbers released and Spurlock Museum's quinceanera exhibit celebrates Latinx culture. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Illinois’ final governor debate between Pritzker and Bailey, Urbana Schools move to merge dual language programs, IDPH offering free breast exams and mammograms, the Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival begins today, and Illini football players are named to the midseason All American Team.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Bekah Douglas, Katie Ratke, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and J...

Student loan forgiveness applications open, masks mandate in healthcare settings is lifted, mountain lion killed in Illinois, Z-Z Clark decommits from Illinois Basketball and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Avery Bowen, Lillie Salas and Layli Nazarova Music by Boxout

Covid surge predicted, Pritzker and Bailey set for second debate, UI Professor elected to NAM and Illini Basketball ranked in pre-season poll. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout.

Migrants are set to be relocated to Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends children five and up receive the COVID-19 booster, an Illinois executive order recommends masking, and University of Illinois football beats the University of Minnesota. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, Madison Holcomb, and Jacob Schumaker. Music by Boxout.

Illinois corn production expected to surpass Iowa, Illinois Athletics announce new wrestling training facility and Homecoming week continues. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husna Hussaini, Lillie Salas and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Illinois Judges vow to keep politics outside of the courtroom, Illinois offers free assistance through the Senior Health Insurance Program, and the community Electronics Recycling event will be hosted Saturday. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Bekah Douglas, Katie Ratke, and Daniel Villarreal Music By Boxout

Protests against changes to the school of choice program, Neon Trees comes to Champaign, Walk and Roll to school day and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Layli Nazarova Music by Boxout

Champaign police appoint deputy chiefs, Champaign yard waste disposal begins, new database improves police brutality accountability in Illinois and UI football ranked one in Big Ten West. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Josie Alameda, Nathalie Murillo, Tara Mobasher and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Governor JB Pritkzer and State Senator Darren Bailey have their first televised gubernatorial debate, Nikki Budzinski and Regan Deering have their debate for Congress, UC Books to Prisoners hosts a sale, the University of Illinois hosts a week of events for Homecoming, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team beats the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth....

Purdue student killed in dorm room, Champaign County amnesty week, gun crimes in Champaign decreases and Fighting Illini face Iowa Hawkeyes. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Illinois’ 13th Congressional District debate is tonight, Illinois’ GDP hits 1 trillion dollars, UC Books to Prisoners hosts a book sale this Saturday, and Urbana takes applications for its Poet Laureate.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Katie Ratke, Mac Dudley, Bekah Douglas, and Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout

COVID numbers down in Champaign, C-U at Home declines an offer from Champaign Township, wastewater surveillance for COVID in Illinois, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Lillie Salas, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Pritzker and Bailey debate in forum, homecoming parade marshall announced, families react to potential Unit 4 changes, Planned Parenthood launching mobile clinic in Illinois and Trick-or-treat hours announced. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Richard Toth, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout.

The University of Illinois Police Department adjusts patrol routes, combo guard Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn commits to the University of Illinois, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team beats the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Mac Dudley, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Local residents respond to Iranian protests, gubernatorial election update and Illinois receives federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husan Hussaini, Avery Bowen and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District employees plan to unionize, Illinois will pay back $450 million in unemployment debt, and the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine’s open house is set for this Sunday.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

Early voting begins, Senator Bennett clarifies the SAFE-T act, COVID-19 hospitalizations decline, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda and Daniel Villareal Music by Boxout

Workers' Rights Amendment in election, IDA announces grants, UI solar farm holds research and Carle holds health fair for Hispanic Heritage Month. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara mobasher, Jackie Barba and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

University of Illinois students hold a climate strike, the Champaign Urbana-Pride Fest kicks off, and hot air balloon festival takes place in Champaign. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Mac Dudley, and Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

University establishes river lab, loan forgiveness program benefits Illinois residents, bar checks return in Champaign, new budget approved for University of Illinois system and Fighting Illini defeat Chattanooga. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Contributing Reporting by Husna Hussaini, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth, Tara Mobasher and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Hurricane Fiona leaves Puerto Rico without power, CUPHD will conduct free car-seat safety checks, Illinois lottery winners receive a $700 million prize, and Champaign County’s Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for this weekend.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Josie Alameda  Music by Boxout

Drive thru flu shot clinics in Central Illinois, immigrants arrive in Illinois, the Illinois State Fair sets an attendance record and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

UIUC Professor Nick Holonyak dies at 93, Campus Recreation Center East testing sites reopens, SAFE-T Act update and Illinois soccer loses to Michigan. Host by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Josie Alameda, Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.