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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.

Illinois updates COVID-19 testing requirements for childcare and school settings, the deadline for Illinois residents to take part in class action lawsuit against Google approaches, and the Chicago FBI warns Illinois residents of a scam. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker declares migrant crisis an emergency, IL announces second COVID-19 relief fund, Planned Parenthood expanding in Champaign, Tom Bruno not seeking reelection in Champaign city council and Fighting Illini Men's basketball tickets sell out. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Chicago tomorrow, Champaign Fire Department declares September as Campus Fire Safety Month, COVID boosters are helping decrease hospitalizations, and Champaign's Central High School plays on a new field. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Josie Alameda, and Daniel Villareal. Music by Boxout

Bike to work day in Champaign County, Ludacris set to perform at UIUC homecoming, and the Khan Family donates to UIUC Veterinary program. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Husna Hussaini, Tara Mobasher, and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout

Bivalent boosters available for students, Burke announces retirement from court, EPA distributes water infrastructure loan and 74th Emmy Awards is held Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Writers by Mac Dudley, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher and Nathalie Murillo Music by Boxout

Illinois will eliminate cash bails, a University of Illinois sustainability program holds its first event of the semester, and University of Illinois football beats Chattanooga. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois enrollment numbers at all time high, IL residents to receive tax rebate, Champaign offering yard waste disposal and UIUC invests in new faculty hiring. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Mac Dudley, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb and Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

A potential new shelter for the homeless in Champaign-Urbana, the Allocation of American Rescue Act awards Urbana with $13 million, the Activities and Recreation Center unveils a new conditioning area, and the 9/11 memorial service in Champaign is set for this Sunday.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Laszlo Toth, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Daniel Villareal. Music by Boxout

Updated COVID-19 boosters in Illinois, flooding in Pakistan, and gameday operations changes for University of Illinois football. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

New bill requires FOID owners to reapply, Champaign schools receive threat recognition training and famous Iranian singer performs at UIUC. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

Monkeypox concerns on college campuses, IL proposes recruitment strategies for state jobs, Champaign County Labor Day parade changes locations, Texas governor sends undocumented migrants to Chicago, and bird flu on the rise. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Richard Toth, Mac Dudley and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout

University of Illinois Service workers form a new contract with wage increases, COVID-19 on the rise in Urbana-Champaign, and J.B Pritzker allocates $100 million to anti-violence campaigns across Illinois. Hosted by Husna Hussaini. Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Jackie Barba. Music by Boxout

Governor JB Pritzker asks corn farmers to produce more ethanol, free health care clinic, and Illinois facing referee shortage. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Lazlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout

Chancellor Jones suggests masks, EPA waives fuel rule in four states, Illinois changes sex eduction laws and Illinois earns Big Ten Honor. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

Illinois plans to plug abandoned fuel wells, the University of Illinois launches a new campaign concerning the likeness activities of student athletes, and the University of Illinois football beats Wyoming. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barba, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

New program supporting students with autism launched at UIUC, monkeypox cases in Champaign county increase, Secretary of State Jesse White tests positive for COIVD-19, and starting quarterback for Fighting Illini named. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husna Hussaini, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Biden announces student loan debt cancellation plan, UIUC's new digital parking meters, Krannert center revives youth performance program, and the Chicago Sky WNBA team advances to the semifinals. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villareal, Emily Crawford, and Jackie Barba. Music by Boxout

Illinois reaches a 35 million dollar lawsuit with Snapchat, high school students to learn media literacy in Illinois, and the lanternfly is added to the most unwanted invasive species list. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Daniel Villareal, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout

EPA stopping hazardous waste collection, first day of instruction at U of I, UI service workers reach agreement and CU schools host breakfast. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois students gather for the annual Quad Day, Illinois will be sending out rebate checks, and the schedule for University of Illinois Men's Golf is announced. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

University service workers protest for a new contract, Illinois ComEd customers are to receive refunds, the ISBE announced additional funding for early childhood education, and the Fighting Illini football team announced its team captains. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Illinois institutions get grant funding, UI police help Campustown, year-round homeless shelter approved and Grange Grove entertainment lineup now available. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.