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Urbana is set to experience a spike in energy rates, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to the Michigan State Spartans, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris travel to Illinois, and Illinois voters are set to decide on the Workers' Rights Amendment. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Jacob Shumaker, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Rich...

Dad's weekend at University of Illinois, Black voters receive false voter information, Biden and Harris visit Illinois, abortions for those incarcerated in Illinois, and Fighting Illini and Carle Health extend partnership Stories by Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Layli Nazarova, Mac Dudley and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Madigan pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy, Gies College of Business receives a $25 million gift, 70 new scholarships for the Veterinary College are announced, and the Fighting Illini rank number 16 in the College Football Playoff.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Katie Ratke, Josie Alameda, and Tara Mobasher.  Music by Boxout

University of Illinois Alumni Association open online market, Carle and Aetna reach agreement for retired state employees, Champaign expanding library and Champaign shopping center for sale. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen, Kaitlyn Devitt and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Court decision may impact Illinois colleges, CU scores low on IL report card, UIS collects 8 thousand pound food donation and Urinetown showing in CU. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

An informal senatorial debate takes place between Tammy Duckworth and Kathy Salvi, Champaign county residents celebrate Halloween, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team play an exhibition game, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team beats the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories Bekah Douglas, Katie Ratk...

UI student wins Arabic debate, grants announced for Illinois farmers, Urbana Park District ends mask mandate, SHIELD prepares for "trippledemic" and Illinois Volleyball vs. Penn State. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Lillie Salas, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Planned Parenthood in Champaign announces expansion, student debt relief scams on the rise, Illinois unveils $3 million fund for CU-MTD electric buses, and Illinois’ golf team competes in its last match.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, and Katie Ratke Music by Boxout

Early voting in Champaign, University Police increase presence on Green Street, Chicago Symphony Orchestra to come to Krannert, updates on bike and scooter thefts on campus and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Ben Fader, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

RSV rising in Illinois, Pritzker visits Urbana, Illini men move up in AP ranking, Illini play secret scrimmage and State Farm Center hosts Legally Blond. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Jacob Shumaker and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout.

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.