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"Parents rights" group seeks to opt students out of sex ed, Urbana moves to expand jail, Monkeypox detected in Champaign, new COVID-19 BA.2 variant spreading through Illinois, and gas prices on the decline in Illinois. Hosted by J. Sidney Malone Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Jackson Janes, Nathalie Murillo, and Laszlo Toth Music by Boxout

Illinois shows improvement in COVID-19 transmission, gases prices face a historic rise, state Sheriffs respond to a new executive order, the University of Illinois invests to help fight crime, and Illinois women's basketball will travel to Pittsburg to face a new opponent. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Richie, Nathalie Murillo and Jackson Janes Music b...

A new bill aims to prevent minors who may pose a threat to themselves or others from obtaining a FOID card, an Urbana jail is closing, and the Chicago Bears plan to relocate to the suburbs. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

First Black IL Supreme Court justice, Pritzker extends inmate transfer order, Streetfest in Champaign, and Mike Turk let go. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

Illinois lawmakers to work on abortion rights, grand juries returning to Champaign, lawsuit filed against ice cream company, and Illini motorsports win championship. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Hannah Lonergan, Laszlo Toth, and Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

Mass shooting in Highland Park, mail-in voting increased in the 2022 primaries, and electric vehicle rebate program begins in IL. Stories by Jackie Barba, Emily Richie and Daniel Villarreal Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

New laws take effect in Illinois, People's Gas and Champaign County reach a settlement in a lawsuit involving a gas leak, a Decatur doctor completes the first implant of a "smart knee" in Illinois, and the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles are set to join the Big Ten Athletic Conference. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackie...

Smile student apartments opens new fitness center, Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announce federal grants for biomedical research at Illinois universities, Champaign celebrates July 4 and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Jackson Janes, Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher and Anulika Ochuba Music by Boxout

Primaries update, IL police announce new gun-tracing program, Re-Store moving to new location, and Illini Solar Car team to compete. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

New drug combination found in central IL, Champaign schools reach contract agreement, IL to waive gas and grocery tax and Zacharie Perrin joins Fighting Illini Basketball. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois has a new autism support program, Illinois anticipates primary elections, Roe v. Wade has been overturned, and Kofi Cockburn has accepted an offer with the Utah Jazz. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Jackie Barba, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Local residents protest SCOTUS decision, Trump endorses Bailey, Ameren to host an event for disabled veterans, and Jonathan Davis places second at USATF. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

Provost Andreas Cangellaris leaves U of I, CUPHD hosts health fair, Illinois grocery tax suspended and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen and Lazlo Toth Music by Boxout

Politicians expected to visit IL, new Illinois law creates drug take-back program, CUPHD now hosting children vaccine clinics, and Fighting Illini announces Title IX celebration. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

Gubernatorial candidates seek nomination in IL primary, Illini shirts translated incorrectly, UIUC Summer Band hosts concert in the quad, Future Farmers of America student dues paid by IL, and IL state fair cancels live poultry shows. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Nathalie Murillo, Jack Barba, and Madison Holcomb. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois unemployment on the rise, expanded access to dual credit for IL high schoolers, UIUC study examines COVID-19 policy effects, and Illini play at U.S. open. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Urbana officially recognizes Juneteenth, the COVID-19 community levels in certain Illinois counties decrease, and the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children between six months and five years old. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker signs two bills protecting sexual assault victims, Illini represent Team USA at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation America's Cup, Caterpillar relocates from Illinois to Texas and more. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Richie, Avery Bowen and Anulika Ochuba Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New police chief officially sworn in, IDPH renews SHIELD agreement, glucose monitors covered by insurance, students in custody receive an education. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Hannah Lonergan, Emily Crawford, and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout.

Expansion of child care services in Illinois, Champaign homeless shelter extends hours during heatwave, Ferrero expanding Bloomington facility and Urbana gastropub closing for business. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Richie, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

A food-mobile is coming to Champaign, the Humane Society is starting a "Working Cat" program, the Senate is proposing a gun reform plan, and Jacob Grandison is transferring to Duke. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Nathalie Murillo, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign hires security guards for downtown, poisonous hemlock grows in Illinois, the University of Illinois' Zuppke Field gets new turf, and University of Illinois athletes place highly at track and field events. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackie Barba, Tara Mobasher, and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

U of I SHIELD program releases releases COVID findings, U of I graduate student advances to NCAA Track and Field Championship, Centennial Plaza groundbreaking ceremony and more. Stories by Lazlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Higher education bills signed, UI partners with nonprofit to decrease student debt, residents invited to help build park, and senior earns All-American honors. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Hannah Lonergan, and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout

Free summer meals for children in Urbana, Urbana City Council votes to keep police in schools, Illinois DCFS housing children in juvenile centers, MTD fall service changes and Fighting Illini Hall of Fame. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout