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Champaign county's last freedom fest, UI students receive critical language scholarships, and Neighborhood Nights returns to Urbana. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Bekah Douglas, and Hanna Lonergran Music by Boxout

Supreme Court wetland decision threatens Illinois, Illinois bipartisan infrastructure deal, Victory Over Violence event in Champaign, Indy 500 results, and Illini Men's Golf move up in NCAA championship. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Lillie Salas, Hannah Lonergan, Bekah Douglas, Hasna Hussaini, Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Illinois lawmakers pass new state budget, virtual summer camp at the University of Illinois for students with autism, and Run to the Pub running club starts June 1st. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Bekah Douglas, Madison Holcomb, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

THE ILLINOIS SENATE PASSES A BILL TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO USE DRONES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, A GROUP SUPPORTING FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE HOSTS EVENTS IN CHAMPAIGN, AND A NEW CASINO OPENS IN DANVILLE. HOSTED BY LASZLO RICHARD TOTH. STORIES BY KAITLYN DEVITT. MUSIC BY BOXOUT.

World news roundup, Danville demolition project, and Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Tara Mobasher and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

UI grads launch a new business app, Crystal Lake Park acquatic center announces its reopening, PBS News livestreams from the Quad, and a new Centennial High School principal has been announced. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Madison Holcomb and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Illinois Sustainable Gardening Bill, sexual abuse Illinois Catholic Churches and Alanis Morisette added to Grandstand Lineup. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and Husna Hussaini. Music by Boxout.

Decatur to sell gasoline to boaters starting this Friday, new anti-violence program in Decatur seeks to mentor young men, and Illinois democrats extend negotiations on state budget. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Emily Richie, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Urbana school districts offer free breakfast for the summer, The Blue Collar Jobs Act was reinstated in Illinois with the hopes of promoting more jobs and Canadian wildfires affect air quality in Illinois.

A new airport is one step closer to construction in Peotone, wildfires blaze across Canada, and the Fighting Illini Men's Golf team are headed to yet another NCAA tournament. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Music by Boxout

Supreme Court denies Illinois gun ban block, Illinois House passed over 10 bills, Champaign farmer's market reopens and Spurlock museum upgrading gallery. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Ashely Gilbert. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois police investigate a furniture bonfire, former Champaign Deputy Chief of Police may become director of Champaign's police academy, five Illini softball players earned CSC honors. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Lillie Salas, Elissa Eaton and Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxout

MTD unveils Juneteenth exhibit, new bill reduces epipen cost, Fighting Illini basketball player named USA AmeriCup finalist, and Altgeld Hall’s chime recordings for sale Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Emily Richie Music by Boxout

COVID-19 is no longer considered an emergency in Illinois, a University of Illinois Track and Field athlete wins bronze at a Big Ten conference, Champaign accepts a grant for public safety, and Benjamin Lough is named Dean Designate of the University of Illinois School of Social Work. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Ashley Glibert, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth. M...

This week's top international headlines, Justice Barrett may rule on Illinois' assault weapons ban, Governor Pritzker signs COVID-19 disability benefits bill, and University of Illinois' Commencement Weekend. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen and Husna Hussaini Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois may qualify for tornado alley, a student highlights a Green Street mural, the state moves toward gender inclusivity, UI asks students to donate bikes, and Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins are invited to the NBA Combine. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Claire Podlesak, Owen Henderson, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New administration will join two Champaign County high schools, a community meeting addresses gun violence in Champaign, Fighting Illini Athletics announce the 2023 Hall of Fame, University of Illinois recieves $8 million dollars for AI research, Urbana starts construction for its new health center. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert and Av...

New law bans traffic stops for rearview mirror objects, special recreation in Champaign-Urbana, U of I professor is elected to Academy of Sciences, and bird-a-thon event in Champaign county. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Ashley Gilbert Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

IL gun ban goes back into effect, COVID-19 tracking update, IL becomes the first state to ban book banning, and UIUC hosts 'dump and run' event. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

The weekly world news roundup, a free outdoor concert series, unclaimed property returns by the Illinois Treasury, and a contaminated fish warning. Reporting by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, and Husna Hussaini Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

COVID emergency over at the university, poultry shows returning, Japan House celebrates 25 years, and traffic patrols in the area in May. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert, and Owen Henderson Edited by Husna Hussaini, Josie Alameda and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

UIAA president dies, new instruments for Champaign community center, 100 days to the state fair, and Illini Men's Tennis heads to the NCAA tournament. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas Edited by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Rising water levels cause increased flooding in northwest Illinois, Carle Illinois College of Medicine students run free clinic in Champaign-Urbana, Centennial High School principal Scott Savage resigns after controversial altercation with student, MTD holds public hearings on bus system improvements, and dangerous dust storm on I-55 results in six fatalities.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Storie...

Federal judge blocks IL assault weapons ban, former Illini football players drafted for NFL, and COVID-19 IL update. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

The weekly world news roundup, a housing renovation project gets funding, the UIUC Film Festival, and the Illinois Half Marathon. Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, Avery Bowen, and Elissa Eaton Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout