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Potential arson at Peoria Planned Parenthood Clinic, Lawsuits filed against assault weapons ban and new Illini football director announced. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson and Lillie Salas. Music by Boxout.

A new COVID-19 variant is quickly spreading across the country, an abortion clinic is set to open in Champaign, an Urbana-based bus company receives an award, and UI offers Winter Week of Welcome for students. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal, Nathalie Murillo and Avery Bowen Music by Boxout

Gas prices increase in Illinois, UI receive federal grant funding and Illini Women's Basketball win first ranked game in 22 years. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlynn Devitt and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Certain Illinois sheriffs refuse to enforce the newly passed state ban on assault weapons, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosts the 2023 theater fest, Champaign-Urbana celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Spring 2023 semester at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign begins tomorrow, and the Champaign city council is set to consider giving possible emergency funding to peo...

Illinois House of Representatives sworn in, gun ban receives backlash from some sheriffs, paid sick leave passes in Illinois General Assembly, bill introduced could offer therapeutic psychedelics and Champaign-Urbana events for MLK Day. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal and Kaitlyn Devitt. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker signs ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, and another bill on deck increases protections for abortions and gender-affirming care, Champaign City Council hires minority-owned firm to recruit diverse police officers, Illinois farmers can now repair John Deere farm equipment, and the Illini Men's Basketball team wins against Nebraska Cornhuskers 76 to 50. Stories by...

Unit 4 school board hears final proposal before school of choice vote, Illinois passes a state-wide ban on assault weapons, Tom Bennett to fill Jason Barickman's state senate spot, Illinois tracking COVID-19 levels through waste water and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Governor J.B. Pritzker and others are inaugurated, Illinois lawmakers sign pay raise into law and the Fighting Illini take on Ohio State in women's basketball. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda and Jacob Shumaker Music by Boxout

The Illinois House of Representatives passes a gun regulation bill, the Illinois House of Representatives approves a pay raise for themselves, Paul Faraci is set to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Scott Bennett, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini sports update, and the University of Illinois system updates its COVID-19 requirements. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories b...

Gun control activists speak in Springfield, Stacy Bennett serves as state senator, Planed Parenthood of Illinois expands tele-health access, Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on cash bail and Fighting Illini Basketball vs. Northwestern. Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois lawmakers look to ban assault weapons, new candidates run to replace the late Scott Bennet’s Illinois Senate seat, and Champaign county’s naming contest crowns the twin cities as “Urbana-Champaign.” Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Damar Hamlin was sent into cardiac arrest during Monday night's Bengals versus Bills game, Illini Women's Basketball gets more votes for the AP Top 25 poll, Illinois has a float in the Tournament of Roses parade and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Life expectancy rate average in Illinois, Illini play in ReliaQuest Bowl Game and Women's Basketball defeats Iowa. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

The Illinois Supreme Court puts a hold on the act to end cash bail, Carle Health and Aetna finalize their agreement, and Antonio Fenelus is named defensive backs coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

New laws take effect in the new year, elimination of cash bail ruled unconstitutional and new Fighting Illini Football defensive coordinator is named. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois set to increase minimum wage, an increase in gas taxes and reinstatement of grocery tax, legislation works to make prison calls more affordable, and Illini women’s basketball reaches new success.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal, and Lillie Salas.  Music by Boxout

Southwest Airlines cancelations continue, Illinois running back Chase Brown will enter the NFL draft and a unique tree recycling opportunity in Champaign. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

Dr. Bennett appointed as senator, Pritzker signs REV Act amendments, IL population shrunk, census shows, CU offers tree collection and Illini men's basketball drops from AP 25. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Illinois judge to rule on elimination of cash bail, two candidates seek late Senator Scott Bennett's vacancy, enrollment increases in Illinois public colleges and Fighting Illini women's basketball versus Florida Atlantic. Stories by Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini and Elissa Eaton Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Champaign county organizations prepare to help families find shelter during winter storm, a new mentoring program is set to address gun violence in Champaign, Illinois receives a $250 million grant to expand internet capability, and french player Zacharie Perrin joins the Illini men’s basketball team.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, and Jac...

The State Senate Committee held their third hearing on the Protect Illinois Communities Act, package thefts on campus increase, Illinois football coach Bret Bielema extends his contract through 2028 and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Bekah Douglas and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Chinese students speak out and first cannabis research center to launch in Chicago. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Enji Erdenekhuyag and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

The Illinois State House Committee hears testimony concerning a proposed gun control bill, the University of Illinois and Sanitation Protection District will turn uneaten food into fertilizer, a new program will use federal grants to assist rural Illinois economies, Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure is named Urbana Poet Laureate, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team beats...

Deshawn Williams announces run for Urbana mayor, Illinois gambling addiction awareness campaign launches, local gas stations offering discounted gas today and sporting goods store in Champaign will go under remodeling. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal and Laszlo Richard Toth Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

New law mandates federal recognition of same-sex marriages, the American Rescue Plan proposal hopes to fund projects to uplift the community, an Illinois lawmaker introduces a bill to ban TikTok, and Spurlock Museum looks to amplify Japanese-American voices.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, Jacob Shumaker, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout