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President Biden visits Illinois, Facebook settlement checks are in the mail, Champaign Park District is named a finalist for a park and recreation management award, and a former White Sox head athletic trainer sues the team. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Josie Alameda, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

Candidates running for IL Governor, U of I announces new McKinley Director, Lincoln College closing, first Black woman to serve on IL court, and new AT&T 911 service Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emily Crawford, Nathalie Murillo, Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Lawmakers form Illinois Freedom Caucus, a new solar-powered buoy was launched near Navy Pier, UIUC is hosting a BFA Exhibition, and UIS Police are donating body armor to Ukraine. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Owen Henderson, Mac Dudley, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

The University of Illinois basketball head coach records his 500th career win, the Illini Union hosts a free graduation photo event, a program through United Way encourages healthy early childhood development, and protests concerning the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned begin in Champaign. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackson Janes, Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, and Owen Hender...

A circular fashion expo at UIUC; Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the State Farm Center; pop-up COVID-19 booster clinics at Carle; the return of Urbana's Market at the Square; and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Reporting contributed by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini, Laszlo Toth, and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout

Children's day celebration at Japan House, More security in downtown Champaign, Gas station stickers and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Daniel Villareal, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson. Music by Boxout It has been a pleasure to work on the news team for the last two years. I wish everyone luck in their future endeavors, I know all of you, and the station will go far! Best, A...

IL lawmakers speak on Roe V. Wade, installations of automated license plate readers, Pritzker announces anti-violence funds, IL chooses not to start hockey, and new apartments on Green St. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Nathalie Murillo, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

A man Colorado tests positive for avian flu, UIUC basketball tournament raised money for Ukrainian orphans, university dinning halls to celebrate Eid, and Urbana mayor appoints new fire chief. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Laszlo Toth, Tori Gellman, Anulika Ochuba and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Five Illinois counties are listed as a medium-level COVID risk, Champaign county prepares to close an Urbana jail, money goes to help Illinois homeowners, the Illini Men's Golf Team win the Big Ten Conference title, and University of Illinois football players get drafted to the NFL. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Jan...

A rise in anti-Semitic attacks, the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, the Undergraduate Research Symposium, monthly block parties in Champaign, and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villareal, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

Champaign passes new housing initiatives, MRNA Covid boosters are available for ages 50 and up, a new teacher bill is passed and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Josie Alameda, And Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Severe hepatitis cases in Illinois, Secretary of State candidates approved, IL COVID-19 vaccine reminders, Carle memorial for organ donors, and Tim Killeen tests positive for COVID-19 Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, and Nathalie Murillo Music by Boxout

Ukrainian exhibits and performances at UIUC, university releases anti-phishing email tools, four Illinois counties now placed at medium risk for COVID-19, Illinois governor signs 8 bills into law, and MTD honored for reducing carbon footprint. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Owen Henderson, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Daniel Villarreal, and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout

A team of researchers develop a new technique for producing drugs, power company Ameren announces a rate increase, the Autism Program at the University of Illinois plans to continue its online summer camp for high school students, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources responds to the spread of avian influenza. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Avery...

A new COVID-19 test created by UIUC professors, Spring Jam, Illinois stimulus checks, a new mural in Urbana, and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Stories by Husna Hussaini, Anulika Ochuba, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

A new chief of police, the end of masks on busses, Kofi enters the NBA draft and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackson Janes, Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, And Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Champaign asks for $1.14 million, Ebertfest begins, CU MTD not requiring masks, Pritzker signs state budget and tax relief, and IL athletics merchandise sale Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Madison Holcomb, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Champaign city council will consider increasing police on campus, undocumented immigrants will receive free healthcare in Illinois, Illinois launches new tourism marketing campaign, registration for Champaign county electronics recycling is now open, and UIUC athlete wins Boston marathon. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal. Stories by Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, Daniel Villarreal, and An...

A Central Illinois program pays its students to take an EMT course, the CDC marks an increase in the Champaign County community risk of COVID-19, a number of birds die at an Illinois forest preserve, the Danville Rotary Club plans to continue a Memorial Day tradition, and a bald eagle nest falls out of tree. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villareal, Mac Dudley, A...

Pfizer will seek FDA approval for it's COVID-19 booster for kids, Hessel Park will host an Easter egg hunt for adults, gun violence numbers in Champaign aren't growing as quickly as they did last year, the state legislature approves funding for youth programs, and more.

UIUC's Peter Pan remake is showing this weekend, a new Illinois law fighting organized shoplifting crime, the IDPH is changing the way they present covid data, and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Tara Bomasher, Emily Crawford, and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Board ratifies Teachers Union contract, Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund, SAFE-T Act Updates, and an Urbana community reading mural Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois engineering open house recap, State and federal regulations on the sale of "ghost guns," Champaign Police Department markets to potential recruits, Illinois farmers to plant more soybeans than corn, and Chicago performing at State Farm Center. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husna Hussaini, Owen Henderson, Aunlika Ochuba, Mac Dudley and Tori Gellman. Music by Boxo...

The Illinois Senate approves a budget plan, bills benefiting children with autism pass the Illinois General Assembly, the NBA regular season ends, a refugee center in Champaign welcomes people from Afghanistan, and some Illinois counties experience hightened levels of COVID-19. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Avery Bowen, Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Anne McKeown, and Laszlo Richard Toth....

The University of Illinois celebrates Earth Month, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, the Illinois legislature debates budget proposals and tax cuts, the Illinois Marathon seeks volunteers, and more.