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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.

Vote by mail applications in IL open, state grants for commercial districts improvements and Illini Athletics to host Title IX summit. Hosted by Daniel Villareal Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

MTD implements new bus route changes, Illini baseball launches an insider event, and rising rent unleashes new efforts to protect tenant rights across Illinois. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackson Janes, and Tara Mobasher. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

New COVID guidelines for schools in Illinois, billions of dollars go towards Illinois infrastructure, University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones joins the board of directors of Hope Chicago, and Javonie Small becomes an assistant coach for University of Illinois track and field. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackie Barba, Sidney Malone, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music...

University releases updated COVID testing guidelines, IDOC under contempt for inadequate medical care and Urbana High School cancels varsity football season. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Pritzker invited abortion companies to Illinois, Haveman returns to cross country, YMCA 9/11 stair climb returns and Carle supplies cancer patients with tablets. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Jackei Barba, Laszlo Toth, Hannah Lonergan and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

IL facing teacher shortage, Sirens in Champaign undergoing maintenance, IL residents can vote by mail permanently and new bike path being built in Savoy. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Jackie Barba, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Bailey and DeVore endorsed by police, CUPHD providing free dental exams and Illinois libraries receive grants. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Tara Mobasher and Avery Bowen Music by Boxout

A Rantoul resident tests positive for Monkeypox, Illinois abortion clinics experience an influx of out-of-state patients, and Zachary Tobe commits to the University of Illinois and the Fighting Illini football team. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Sales tax holiday begins, Monkeypox is declared a national emergency by Biden Administration and a Vermillion County animal shelter is searching for adopters. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

UIPD holds National Night Out, tire collection event in Champaign and Urbana, Bull wins silver at Commonwealth. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Hannah Lonergan Music by Boxout

Monkeypox virus declared public health emergency in IL, honorary street name program proposed in Urbana and deadline for artwork submissions for MTD nears. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal and Laszlo Toth Music by Boxout

Champaign County announces plans to stop contact tracing, the state of Illinois announces new tourism funding, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department begins a new breastfeeding supply drive. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villareal, and Hannah Lonergan Music by Boxout

The Illinois Department of Public Health responds to the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine, free COVID-19 antigen tests are offered to long term care facilities in Illinois, opioid treatment programs in Illinois will have funding allocated to them from a recent settlement, and the Pygmalion festival announces its 2022 lineup. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villare...

Champaign nonprofits tackle gun violence, Champaign hosts unity events, Champaign Fire Department recruits new firefighters. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Avery Bowen, Emily Richie and Tara Mobaser Music by Boxout

Second case of Monkeypox found in Champaign, Ameren offering payment relief, and city council votes for building proposal. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Daniel Villarreal, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout.

New fall COVID-19 guidelines at UIUC, Champaign police enforcing safer driving, Chicago officials bid for 2024 Democratic National Convention and new Fighting Illini Track and Field Director is hired. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Governor Pritzker announces a rise in revenue from cannabis sales in Illinois, COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise, and the American Red Cross hosts a blood drive in Champaign. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Emily Richie, Madison Holcomb, and Hannah Lonergan Music by Boxout

Cannabis dispensary licenses are issued in Illinois, a plasma donation center may be opening in Champaign Urbana, Illinois drivers have until December 1st to renew their IDs, and the University of Illinois plans to hire hundreds on new faculty. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackie Barba, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.