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Illini get drafted, Champaign County holds law enforcement training exercise, the Krannert Center for Performing Arts releases artists for 2022-2023 season and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher and Avery Bowen Music by Boxout

Illinois holding school supply tax holiday, Carvana banned from selling cars in Illinois, DIA surpassed fundraising goal and Olczyk leaving Blackhawks. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Laszlo Toth, Emily Crawford, Hannah Lonergan and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19, Illinois State Police implements new FOID card rule, Urbana considers federal housing grant, and new director of UIUC's iSEE is named. Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb and Avery Bowen. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

COVID-19 transmission levels are on the rise, truckers voice concerns over new regulations, a University of Illinois football player hosts a free program for local youth, and the University of Illinois football team announces its Big Ten media day representatives. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Madison Holcomb, Hannah Lonergan, Laszlo Toth, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

The National Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline gets a new phone number, Illinois residents receive texts from scammers claiming to be from the DMV, new gun legislation is filed in Illinois, and the University of Illinois completes a fundraising campaign. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Anulika Ochuba, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Pritzker alters COVID mandates, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin partners with Illinois and Cycle Across Illinois begins today. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout.

Ban on assault weapons gains mixed support, Champaign reports reduction in shootings and new director of public health named. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Hannah Lonergan and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout.

"Parents rights" group seeks to opt students out of sex ed, Urbana moves to expand jail, Monkeypox detected in Champaign, new COVID-19 BA.2 variant spreading through Illinois, and gas prices on the decline in Illinois. Hosted by J. Sidney Malone Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Jackson Janes, Nathalie Murillo, and Laszlo Toth Music by Boxout

Illinois shows improvement in COVID-19 transmission, gases prices face a historic rise, state Sheriffs respond to a new executive order, the University of Illinois invests to help fight crime, and Illinois women's basketball will travel to Pittsburg to face a new opponent. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Richie, Nathalie Murillo and Jackson Janes Music b...

A new bill aims to prevent minors who may pose a threat to themselves or others from obtaining a FOID card, an Urbana jail is closing, and the Chicago Bears plan to relocate to the suburbs. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

First Black IL Supreme Court justice, Pritzker extends inmate transfer order, Streetfest in Champaign, and Mike Turk let go. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

Illinois lawmakers to work on abortion rights, grand juries returning to Champaign, lawsuit filed against ice cream company, and Illini motorsports win championship. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Hannah Lonergan, Laszlo Toth, and Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

Mass shooting in Highland Park, mail-in voting increased in the 2022 primaries, and electric vehicle rebate program begins in IL. Stories by Jackie Barba, Emily Richie and Daniel Villarreal Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

New laws take effect in Illinois, People's Gas and Champaign County reach a settlement in a lawsuit involving a gas leak, a Decatur doctor completes the first implant of a "smart knee" in Illinois, and the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles are set to join the Big Ten Athletic Conference. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackie...

Smile student apartments opens new fitness center, Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announce federal grants for biomedical research at Illinois universities, Champaign celebrates July 4 and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Jackson Janes, Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher and Anulika Ochuba Music by Boxout

Primaries update, IL police announce new gun-tracing program, Re-Store moving to new location, and Illini Solar Car team to compete. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

New drug combination found in central IL, Champaign schools reach contract agreement, IL to waive gas and grocery tax and Zacharie Perrin joins Fighting Illini Basketball. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois has a new autism support program, Illinois anticipates primary elections, Roe v. Wade has been overturned, and Kofi Cockburn has accepted an offer with the Utah Jazz. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Jackie Barba, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Local residents protest SCOTUS decision, Trump endorses Bailey, Ameren to host an event for disabled veterans, and Jonathan Davis places second at USATF. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

Provost Andreas Cangellaris leaves U of I, CUPHD hosts health fair, Illinois grocery tax suspended and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen and Lazlo Toth Music by Boxout

Politicians expected to visit IL, new Illinois law creates drug take-back program, CUPHD now hosting children vaccine clinics, and Fighting Illini announces Title IX celebration. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

Gubernatorial candidates seek nomination in IL primary, Illini shirts translated incorrectly, UIUC Summer Band hosts concert in the quad, Future Farmers of America student dues paid by IL, and IL state fair cancels live poultry shows. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Nathalie Murillo, Jack Barba, and Madison Holcomb. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois unemployment on the rise, expanded access to dual credit for IL high schoolers, UIUC study examines COVID-19 policy effects, and Illini play at U.S. open. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Urbana officially recognizes Juneteenth, the COVID-19 community levels in certain Illinois counties decrease, and the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children between six months and five years old. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker signs two bills protecting sexual assault victims, Illini represent Team USA at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation America's Cup, Caterpillar relocates from Illinois to Texas and more. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Richie, Avery Bowen and Anulika Ochuba Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout