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The Experience Champaign-Urbana organization sponsors restaurant week, Illini Men's Basketball drops to number 14, U of I and IBM collaborate on weather AI model, Urbana school district honors community figure. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova and Adelyn Mui. Music by Boxout.

Parents of deceased student are filing a complaint against U of I police, Fighting Illini Men's Basketball won a close game against IU, Trump's ballot status still unknown for the Illinois primary, and the beloved Champaign Cycle is closing after its owner's retirement. Hosted by Peter Derrah, Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Stephanie Orellana, and Joy Quezada, Music by Boxout,

On Wednesday, Illinois men's basketball lost in an upset against Northwestern University.  Earlier this week, The Grainger College of Engineering celebrated the one-year anniversary of the ECE Building’s certification as the first zero-energy facility at U of I. Many volunteers came together to help out in Champaign County’s annual “Point-In Time Count” event.  The University of Illinois...

Kansas court moves Terrence Shannon Jr.’s trial, coroner's update on U of I student death, and Champaign named bed bug ridden city. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Nick Roacho, Stephanie Orellana, and Adelyn Mui. Music by Boxout.

Weather causes flight cancellations in Savoy, 5-star basketball recruit commits to Illinois, Eastern Illinois Food Bank hosts 15th annual Prom benefit, Illini track teams rank among national leaders. Stories by Ethan Oskroba, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman. Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

ISP warns about icy conditions in Central Illinois, U of I horticulture professor talks about salt impact on plants, Community and Residential Services Authority provide student disability resources, Illini Men's Basketball climb back in the top ten, Illinois to make cuts for developmentally disabled. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Elissa Eaton and Joy...

An Illinois student was tragically found dead on campus, U of I Basketball Player Terrence Shannon Jr returns from suspension, U of I Board of Trustees approves a new budget, and the Champaign county board has a new member. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

The Urbana Youth Services Grant is set to open applications on February 1st. A team of students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign won an international sustainable design competition. A new Champaign Township Supervisor was chosen at a city meeting last Tuesday.  A new website is being created to help filmmakers find locations to shoot their films in Urbana-Champaign. Old Orc...

U of I team wins award for sleep technology, Champaign County and Red Cross team up to offer training, and Illini vs. Michigan men's basketball preview. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Ethan Oskroba. Music by Boxout.

New E-learning planned to replace snow days in Champaign County schools, three U of I fraternities were robbed over winter break, Krannert Center sponsors an annual Martin Luther King day event, and U of I's Prairie Research Institute announces a new director. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, and Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxout

Gun drawn during Champaign graduation ceremony, sculpture revealed at Skelton Park, Illinois women's basketball beats Northwestern Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

Shannon Ruling Postponed, Champaign advisories for cold weather, Local Musician "Duke of Uke" dies, Champaign man honored during MLK Holiday. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui Hosted By Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

Memorial Stadium celebrates 100 years, Matt Ballinger is set to become the new Chief of Police for U of I police, the Campaign area has seen a decrease in crime over the last year, the Urbana School District is looking for a K-5 bilingual school location, and the U of I has students participating at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas. Stories by, Joaquinn O'Malley Macias, Peter Derrah, Emi...

No. 10 Fighting Illini basketball to face off against Michigan State tonight, Champaign school removes uniforms amid parent outcry, four people rescued from a ditch of the I-57. Stories by Ethan Oskroba, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui Hosted By Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

Terrence Shannon Jr appeals his suspension from Illini Basketball, a state representative attempts to take Illinois' gun control to the Supreme Court, a beloved local bowling alley is closing indefinitely, and basketball player Marcus Domask has found success against Big Ten opponents. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Elissa Eaton, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

Indiana man injured in Champaign shooting, suspect wanted for vandalism on U of I campus, man sentenced to 45 years for sexual assault, Champaign Illinois Public library hosted a Local Author Fair, volunteers clear out invasion plant. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Kate Morris and Nicolas Roacho. Music by Boxout.

Fighting Illini defeated by Purdue, Champaign Mentoring Program hosts local events, IL law extends voting registration age, Trump refuses to sign Illinois loyalty oath. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

This week's top international headlines, the Fighting Illini basketball takes on Purdue next week and a new study suggests that Acetaminophen is dangerous for children's language development.  Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman.  Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxout

Girl Scouts donate to U of I vet clinic, DACC grant aims to boost EV training, and new Illinois university admissions law. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Kate Morris.     Music by Outbox

Illinois law to create an alternative path to becoming a social worker, Illini Basketball ranked #9 college team in the country, Champaign flower shop thrives despite cold weather. Hosted By Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

METCAD 9-1-1 faces a worker shortage, 300 new Illinois laws go into effort, migrants from Texas land in Illinois. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

U of I Basketball player Terrance Shannon Jr. charged with rape, new Illinois paid-leave act comes into affect, and a local doctor shares his New Years resolution advice. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, and Joy Quezada Music by Boxout

This week's top international headlines, Champaign County is struggling to have quality Aging Care, and usage of vapes/e-cigarettes inside public places will become illegal at the beginning of 2024.  Stories by Lazlo Richard Toth, Stephanie Orellana and Peter Derrah.  Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxouthgb  

Foodmobile coming to Champaign County, new Illinois laws starting in 2024, Champiagn County faced medication shortages, and new Illinois laws targeting "deep fakes." Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Peter Derrah, Kate Morris, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Adelyn Mui.     Music by Outbox

Illinois Men's Basketball Team currently ranked 11th, Champaign County Salvation Army campaign ends, new gun laws cause conflict with firearm owners, Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, Emily Huffman Music by Boxout