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Urbana Park District receives a state grant to construct a new recreation center, Illinois Veterans Centers declared COVID free, Moderna begins vaccine trials for children under 12, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu makes the All-America First team, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Vaccination sites, fine and fee deferral program, halted distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Illini men's basketball moves up to number two in AP rankings, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Kalya Mish, Tori Gellman, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Champaign road closures, Covid-19 vaccine appointment call center, possible Cuomo impeachment trial, Illini Men's Basketball victory, and UIUC at the 63rd Grammy Awards Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Kayla Mish, Da Yeon Eom , Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois philanthropic campaign reaches its goal, President Biden passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to check for expired alarms, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight  Stories by Jackson Janes, Neshmia Malik, Da Yeon Eom, Meagan Vicens, and Mac Dudley. Music by Boxout

Governor J. B. Pritzker's visit to Parkland, Congress passes COVID relief bill, vaccination efforts continue through Champaign County, President Biden announces plans to order 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois to allow 2020 and 2021 graduates a chance to cross the stage at graduation, Charges against the officer who murdered George Floyd are being brought back to court to be reconsidered, News on the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Storied by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Neshmia Malik, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Revised CDC COVID guidelines, Champaign County vaccination update, Education and Workforce Equity Act, Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equality and sexual assault, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Kayla Mish, Barrett Wynn, Owen Henderson, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Vaccines for students, UIUC sustainability challenge, P1 variant in Illinois, Covid-19 stimulus package, and Men's Basketball update. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois announces fall plans, J.B. Pritzker opens two mass vaccination sites, House of Representatives cancels meeting from fears of second Capitol attack, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Anne McKeown, Josie Alemeda, and Reese Armstrong. Music by Boxout

Veterinary medicine scholarship, airlines' distribution of vaccines, stimulus check eligibility, Iraqi rocket attack, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Reese Armstrong, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

The FDA approves the COVID-19 spit test used at the University of Illinois, Vaccine rollout continues across the country, FBI Director Chrisitan Wray testifies on Capital Hill regarding the attack on the capital, the Illinois Men's Basketball team plays Michigan, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District expands vaccine eligibility, migrant families reunited, Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Gov Pritzker speaks at barber and cosmetology program graduation, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Mac Dudley, Barrett Wynn, Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

CU Covid-19 numbers, Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, Asian-American hate crimes, Illini Women's Basketball updates, and the 78th Golden Globe Awards. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, and Justin Malone Music by Boxout

Pfizer and BioNTech study a third vaccine, Michael Madigan’s first State Representative replacement resigns, The Equality Act passes in the House of Representatives, Illinois men’s basketball team takes win during Senior Night, Annual Insect Fear Festival today.  Hosted by Jane Knight. Stories by Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Reese Armstrong, Mac Dudley, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

Urbana Primary Election, Governor Pritzker visits Champaign-Urbana and Peoria, Senate confirmation hearings, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by the FDA, and more. Stories by Anne McKeown, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, Justin Malone, and Reese Armstrong Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Champaign schools begin a modified in-person schedule, Governor Pritzker announces expanded food benefits statewide, President Biden and the First Lady travel to Houston, Texas, Illinois Basketball plays Nebraska, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign and Urbana primary elections, Illinois criminal justice bill, Trump's tax returns, Illinois Carle College of Medicine provisional accreditation, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, Barrett Wynn, Mac Dudley, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New C-U area code, Covid death toll, NAACP lawsuit, Krannert Art Museum virtual exhibition, and Illini sports updates. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Barrett Wynn, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan resigns, City of Champaign ordinance requires snow removal, University of Illinois researchers receive $2.2 billion grant for breast cancer study, Texas suffers extreme winter storms and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Josie Alameda, Jackson Janes, Reese Armstrong, Tori Gellman and Mac Dudley.  Music by Boxout

Energy alert on campus, Governor Pritzker's State of the State Address, Illinois women's basketball team loss, two Pentagon officials neglected to give recommendations for female officers prior to Trump's departure from office, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Emily Crawford, Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Winter weather, national covid cases drop, vaccination eligibility, Ebola epidemic, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

University of Illinois students enjoy a mid-week day off, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposes a commission to investigate security concerns in the capital, The White House responds to the rocket attack in Iraq, Illinois Men's Basketball plays Northwestern at home, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxo...

Campus accessibility website, Trump's acquittal, three years since Parkland shooting, UAE probe, and Illini sports update. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Barrett Wynn, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong. Music by Boxout

Illinois COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands, Governor J.B. Pritzker dispatches disaster survivor assistant teams, academic policy changes, Biden Administration purchases vaccines, and more.   Hosted by Jane Knight  Stories by Emily Crawford, Reese Armstrong, Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, Josie Alemeda, and Tori Gellman. Music by Boxout

Construction on campus, vaccine expansion across the state, former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, Fighting Illini women's basketball game against Minnesota, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, Reese Armstrong, and Anne McKeown. Music by Boxout