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IDPH announces wastewater monitoring system for COVID-19, an arrest is made in sorority house burglary, vaccination updates, civilian airliner intercepted in Belarus and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Memorial service for Chris Oberheim, ARC reopening, new legislative maps, Bitcoin volatility, and Illini baseball recap Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

COVID cases in Champaign county rise, a ceasefire agreement is reached in the Gaza Strip, a new Amazon Prime series features UIUC students, three former Illinois men's golfers compete in the PGA Championship and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Tori Gellman, Justin Malone, Reese Armstrong and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign officer killed on duty, Picnic with the Peonies Fundraiser, J. B. Pritzker infrastructure updates, Biden calls for de-escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson. Music by Boxout

University of Illinois researchers develop a new, rapid saliva test, The United States announces a tax credit for those with children, The Biden Administration sends vaccines abroad, Fighting continues in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, and Jane Knight Music by Boxout

The Illinois Department of Public Health updates its mask mandate, the University of Illinois makes changes to COVID-19 testing for the summer, the University’s BFA acting showcase is now available online, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case challenging Roe v. Wade and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight and Jackson Janes. Music by...

Construction closures in C-U, crime up in Champaign, businesses drop mask requirements, violence escalates in Gaza, and an Illini sports update Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

The state of Illinois enters the Bridge to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, Carle Health is vaccinating individuals ages 12 years and older, the U.S. eases mask-wearing requirement for those vaccinated, public health officials announce plan to subsidize COVID-19 testing at public middle and high schools and the Chicago Bears release their schedule for the upcoming 2021 season.  Hosted by...

Train derailment in Pesotum, Champaign eases COVID restrictions, gas prices spike, J. B. Pritzker announces plans for state tourism, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Reese Armstrong, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Governor Pritzker visits Champaign to announce funds from the Rebuild Illinois Grant, Illinois Representative Mike Zalenski introduces the "Shot and Beer" Bill, A vote to recall Congresswoman Liz Cheney as the Chair of the Republican Conference, Krannert Art Museum exhibitions close this weekend, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Neshmia Malik,...

Pfizer vaccine approved for children 12-15, vaccine clinics in Chicago area, vaccination rates fall nation-wide, violence in the Gaza strip, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Anisha Kasem, Kalya Mish, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Construction and heavy rain in Champaign County, electric vehicle plant coming to IL, bombing in Kabul kills 50, and Kentucky Derby winning horse fails drug test Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Meagan Vicens, Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Gov. JB Pritzker announces Illinois will move into bridge phase of reopening, the City of Champaign opens applications to give local businesses relief, the Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign is accepting bike donations and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight  Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda and Neshmia Malik.  Music by Boxout

Champaign-Urbana vaccination efforts, Pfizer testing results in 12 to 15-year-olds, Peloton recalls treadmills, Madigan & associates bribery case, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by: Anisha Kasem, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, and Kayla Mish Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois opens up study spaces around campus, Walgreens begins offering walk-in vaccinations, the Chicago Auto Show returns for 2021, the Illinois climate continues to warm as new climate normals are released, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, and Neshmia Malik Music by Boxout

Herd immunity unlikely, severe thunderstorm watch, Unit 4 reopening for in-person instruction next school year, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin asks FBI director to comment on allegations surrounding the January 6th insurrection, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Kalya Mish, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Illini astronaut comes home, COVID cases continue to rise in Illinois, shooting in Green Bay, NFL draft ends, tennis and golf B1G championship Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Reese Armstrong, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois plans to replace COVID-19 testing with vaccine proof, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot eases restrictions on Chicago, Illinois Representative proposes to remove ban on betting on in-state college sports, the FDA moves to ban menthol products and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Meagan Vicens, Da Yeon Eom and Jackson Janes.  Music b...

U of I professor awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, Illinois announces two new manufacturing training facilities, 2021 NFL Draft, President Biden's first 100 days in office, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by: Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Neshmia Malik Music by Boxout

Faculty members from the University of Illinois win national recognition, Governor Pritzker passes a law addressing racial inequities in healthcare, the CDC issues new guidance on masks and gatherings, Biden issues an executive order raising the minimum wage for government contractors, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Justin...

Illinois loses one seat in the US House of Representatives, the second COVID wave grips India, Illinois vaccine supply soon to outweigh demand, vaccines available in Champaign County, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jackson Janes, Kayla Mish, Anisha Kasem, Tori Gellman, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Virtual undergrad research symposium, lifted pause on J&J vaccine, Biden recognizes Armenian genocide, 93rd Academy Awards, Illini softball and baseball updates Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Mac Dudley, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Illinois COVID-19 cases increase statewide, Biden administration combats climate change, Illinois Department of Transportation continues closures on I-57, the U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation to grant D.C. statehood and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Mac Dudley, Neshmia Malik and Meagan Vicens.  Music by Boxout 

Illinois hospitals experience COVID surge, Earth Day at the University of Illinois, Illinois passes bill guaranteeing admission to the U of I system for community college students, Department of Justice investigation into Minneapolis Police Department, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by: Da Yeon Eom, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Updates on COVID-19 in the Champaign-Urbana Area, Shootings continue across America, the Jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Derick Chauvin, the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale, and more Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Neshia Malik, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout