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Trump Administration projected to cut annual funding to the University, Demonstrators rally together against the Trump administration on Saturday outside of the Champaign County Courthouse , Longest serving UI System leader Stan Ikenberry dead at 90, Registration for Champaign County’s Spring Residential Electronics Collection Event opens and The Centennial High School Track team attend meet in Bl...

Illinois to defy President Trump's executive order, Champaign County's election is right around the corner, Three Illinois Men's basketball players join the transfer portal and unofficial mascot Kingfisher gets a new costume. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Abby Timm, Maeve Keeley, Nick Roacho and Faith Routhley. Music by Boxout

Ballot question regarding property taxes, new vintage shop in Champaign, Black Dog reopening to come in Urbana and new University administrative unit. " University creates new Division of Parks and Natural Spaces " by Reyanna Paul Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker used a rare veto, a towing company employee is fired after a video of him performing an anti-semetic gesture surfaces online, new restaurants will soon open in Urbana and a local tradition returns after a hiatus. Hosted by Peter Hanson. Music by Outbox.

Illinois governor JB Pritzker passed a bill protecting victims of sex trafficking, Clark Park is to undergo renovations in the spring, and University students voted to adopt the kingfisher as the official mascot. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi. Stories by Maeve Keeley, Faith Routley, and Zayna Quraishi. Music by Boxout.

A new Illinois law requires state run facilities to offer halal and kosher food options, Japan House has begun construction on new addition and Women's basketball tournament run ends. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout

World news roundup, Chancellor Jones to deliver commencement speech and soybean lab to close. Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Outbox

Three men's basketball players earned All-Big Ten honors, A University of Illinois sophomore opened a brick and mortar store on Green St. and Snoop Dogg will be headlining the Illinois State Fair. Hosted by: Michael Sweeney Stories by: Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

Rural Illinois faces a teacher shortage, the Illinois Environmental Environmental Protection Agency invests in water infrastructure loans, and the Social Security Administration changes its overpayment policy. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Brandi Roman, Zayna Quraishi, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Outbox

IL state police to host first all women recruitment event, Pritzker proposes school phone ban, Champaign seeking input on downtown renovations, and The Fighting Illini Men's basketball team place seventh in the final conference standings. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Sean Farnsley, Amelia Benson, Kaitlyn Devitt and Peter Hanson. Music by Boxout

This week in world news, Illinois keeps classic state flag, food bank in Eastern Illinois gets extra donations and DOGE closing 6 federal buildings located in Illinois. Hosted by Amelia Benson Stories by Zayna Quaraishi, Brandi Roman, Faith Routley and Dylan Strackman Music by Outbox

The Trump Administration has denied reimbursements for food programs dedicated to aiding farmers and communities in need, Champaign City Council Member Davion Williams has yet to return to City Council meetings, and three women's basketball players received All-Big Ten Accolades. Hosted by: Michael Sweeney Stories by: Peter Hanson, Emily Huffman and Sean Farnsley Music by Boxout

Japan House to add a new location, Art Sitkowski promoted to coach position at UIUC, and new IL law will allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Dylan Strackman, and Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

'Carnaval' comes to the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, Illini women's basketball loses to Michigan, Prime Healthcare buys 8 Illinois hospitals and protestors gather in Champaign against Trump's immigration policies. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Sean Farnsley, and Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

World news roundup, Pritzker announces health debt erasure and upcoming "Red Hot Winter" show Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Outbox

Urbana has a new mayor, Illinois Baseball flies the W after their home opener, and Illinois becomes the first state to provide free test preparation. Hosted by: Michael Sweeney Stories by: Emily Huffman, Peter Hanson and Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

Urbana adjusts its population count, a new Springfield bill would give sexual assault survivors vouchers for rideshare services for medical treatment, Illinois scores in the top 5 states with the highest AP test scores, and author Kent Brown will visit Champaign to promote his book tomorrow. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Brandi Roman Music b...

Mass Transit District to vote on annexation of stops, Illini gymnast earns spot on national team, and The Fighting Illini Men's basketball team face the Iowa Hawkeyes. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Amelia Benson, Peter Hanson and Dylan Strackman Music by Boxout

Illinois swim and dive team breaks records at Big Ten Championship, Illini Women's basketball loses to USC, and a prairie fire requires the help of six fire departments to get shut down. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Faith Routley Michael Sweeney, and Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

World news roundup, upcoming Urbana mayoral election and Insect Fear Film Festival Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Outbox

Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered the State of the State Address, Three University of Illinois professors were awarded a prestigious fellowship, and Indiana bill to absorb several Illinois southern counties, moved forward in the lower courts. Hosted by: Michael Sweeney Stories by Peter Hanson, Michael Sweeney and Nicolas Roacho Music by Boxout

An Indiana house bill that proposes a commission to decide to redraw state lines was passed, Soft Spoken performs this Thursday at the Krannert Center, and the Illinois State Museum is recruiting volunteers and judges for Illinois History Day. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Zayna Quraishi, and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

Gov. Pritzker hints at no tax hikes in 2026 state budget, The Fighting Illini Women’s golf team at the Spartan Suncoast Invitational, and legendary Illini baseball coach passes. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Michael Sweeney Music by Outbox

Urbana police department announces new plan to combat gun violence, Illini wrestling loses to Penn State, and Urbana Mayor democratic primary candidates prepare for the election. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Nick Roacho, and Peter Hanson Music by Boxout

Madigan has been found guilty. Former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan was convicted after 4 months of courtroom disputes. Champaign County jails will now be reporting the use of chair restraints--as they should have been doing. and University of Illinois Professor Marcelo Garcia has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Hosted by: Peter Hanson Storie...