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Dementia training for EMTs, Unit 4 teachers vote on a contract proposal, Illinois to divest investments from Russia, Biden extends student loan freeze, and MLB Opening Day. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Urbana resolution assisting victims of gun violence, Scott Walker at UIUC, Paid sick leave for vaccinated teachers who contract COVID-19, and two Illini gymnasts qualify for nationals Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New data on police brutality sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign, Carle Health's Mobil Market, Avian Influenza and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Tori Gellman, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, And Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

Champaign prepares for a possible teachers strike, electronic bikes come to Champaign Urbana, Illinois lawmakers consider scrapping qualified immunity, Illinois Democrats propose a new bill to cope with inflation, and a form University of Illinois basketball coach is inducted into the hall of fame. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Daniel Villareal, Anne McKeow...

Ramadan begins tonight, two UIUC students have started their own talk show, Illinois Democrats pitch Chicago as the location for the 2024 DNC, victims of violent crime lobby for more resources, and central Illinois welcomes back a local arts festival.

District 4 teacher strike cancelled, masks no longer required in Urbana schools, Illini Moms weekend, Brad Underwood's contract extension and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Secretary of State mobile unit, University phishing emails, U of I anti-seizure compound discovery, Legally Blonde at U of I, and Curbelo enters transfer portal Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New Illinois bills to combat the fentanyl crisis, health care workers face running out of pandemic funding, new Aquaponic towers open in Champaign, the UIS Child Protection Training Agency awarded $720k, and the Illinois Women's Tennis Team continues to to dominate. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Madison Holcomb, and Tori Gellman. Music by Boxout

Unit 4 teachers threaten strike, Mia Takekawa named All-American, the Oscars, UIUC group headed to New Orleans, and Governor Pritzker's plan to pay down state debt Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth Stories by Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

President Biden meets with world leaders to offer relief to Ukraine, Moderna nears requesting approval for its COVID shot for young children, the Champaign teacher's union has its last bargaining session, the Illinois legislature votes to use federal COVID relief money for the state's unemployment debt, and more.

Finalists named for Champaign police chief, a bill lowering textbook prices is heading to the Senate floor, "Following" is premiering this weekend, Illini women's gymnasts head to Seattle, and the Cancer Center at Illinois developed a new blood test. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Madison Holcomb, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, And Emily Crawford. Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois loosens COVID testing protocols, the ARC opens a new bouldering cave tonight, COVID transmission levels in Illinois reach a new low, nuclear energy plants may provide Illinois with cleaner energy, and Shauna Green is hired as the new Fighting Illini women's Basketball team coach. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villar...

Illinois lawmakers push to cut ties with Russia, a lawsuit against Facebook succeeds in court, Illinois basketball loses to Houston, a new animal rescue is set to open in Champaign, and Champaign sees its first homicide of 2022. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Avery Bowen, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Champaign County jails face strain, UIUC students meet with state legislators, farmers turn to e-commerce, Illinois zoos take precautions against avian influenza, and more.

The Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ISU approved an engineering school, ISBE announced grants to Illinois schools to support mental health, an Illinois law made changes to sports betting, and a Champaign daycare is using masks to prevent RSV among children. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Anne McKeown, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, and Tara Mob...

Governor Pritzker proposes funding for the Witness Protection Program, Mayor Lightfoot to place workers and police without their first COVID-19 vaccine dose on no-pay status, City of Urbana proposed a pilot program to support victims of gun violence, and Kofi Cockburn was named to AP's All-America First-Team. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and...

Legionella bacteria found in Illinois prisons' water, U.S farmers being impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, CPS schools declare a mask-optional policy, and a crude oil spill occurs near Edwardsville, Illinois. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villareal, Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

An American journalist is killed in Ukraine, a first responder dies responding to a crash in Champaign, avian influenza is found in some Illinois poultry, Danyla Nash becomes the 2022 Urbana Youth Poet Laureate, and Illinois basketball prepares to play Chattanooga. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

Campus elections, the Champaign teachers' union considers extending the school day, UIUC's COVID-19 positivity rate rises after Unofficial Weekend, an update on Big Ten men's basketball, and more.

Pritzker announced the fifth installment in the Rebuild Illinois Plan, Purim Drag Show returns tonight, Small Island Big Song premiers tonight, and the IHSA boys basketball tournament will take place at State Farm Center. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Nathalie Murillo, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Ukrainian relief from Carle College of Medicine, Latchkey kid law to change, stark rise in gas prices, and Ebertfest 2022 Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Declaration of COVID-19 Memorial Day, Urbana City Council discusses supporting minority-owned businesses, schools lifting COVID-19 restrictions, primary election nominations begin, and the University of Illinois Baseball team’s first game tonight. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Josie Alameda, Daniel Villarreal, Tori Gellman, Anulika Ochuba, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

An update on crime in Champaign Urbana, a school enters lockdown due to finding a gun in a student's bag, U of I basketball beats Iowa, and the head coach of Illinois women's basketball retires. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

COVID-19 guidelines for UIUC students' return from spring break, the indictment of Michael Madigan, a bionic for alleviating cerebral palsy symptoms, an update on the invasion of Ukraine, and more.