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CU mourns the loss of Dr. Willian Patterson, eye expert shares how to protect eyes from eclipse, CUPHD launches mental health program, Senate Republicans call for prison review board reform. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.  Music by Boxout.

Illinois All-American NFL star dies, Illini Women defeat Washington State and proceed to WBIT champaign, Edible book festival comes to Champaign, Urbana school board convenes for pivotal, Illinois adds Davis and loses Dainja in portal. Storys by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by: Boxout

Urbana Middle School moves to e-learning due to short staff, U of I may soon offer MS in video game development, IDPH says IL respiratory virus level dropped to low, building collapses in Rantoul. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.

UIUC Men's Basketball was eliminated from March Madness, the US Supreme Court may ban an abortion pill, UIUC Women's Basketball continues victories in the WBIT, Carle Health is in a legal battle regarding property taxes, and Illinois bridges are ranked poor in a national study. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Shane Werner, Joaqium O’Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter D...

Employees may no longer be required by employers to get a microchip implanted under their skin. Heidi Mueller is taking over the Department of Children and Family Services. U of I students have voted to keep the campus Ice Arena.  The Lyric Theater Program at U of I will take audiences on a road trip with many characters when it presents Fugitive Songs at the Rose Bowl on April 6th, at the Ca...

Fighting Illini Men's Basketball will face Iowa State for March Madness, the context of a FBI raid in Champaign remains unknown, Fighting Illini Women's Basketball will face Tulsa in the WBIT tournament, the Urbana School District hosted a final public forum for a redistricting proposal, and the Chambana film festival will sponsor independent movie showings. Stories by Adeyln Mui, Nick Roacho, Ste...

School board cancels meeting after walkout, U of I gets $7.5 million for permafrost research, Carle named pediatric care center, Bielema named to AFCA board of trustees, expert on the universe's origin headed to U of I. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Peter Derrah, Joaquim O’Malley-Macias, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo, and Emily Huffman.  Music by Boxout.

Champaign school parents prepare concerns for board meeting, solar eclipse to happy on April 8, U of I updating parking meters. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

Illini Men's Basketball advances in the March Madness tournament, a local Jewish council opposes a Champaign city resolution, Champaign Fire and Police departments hosted a charity hockey competition, Illini Women's Basketball has found success in the National Invitational Tournament, and Illinois wrestler Edmond Ruth competes at the annual NCAA competition. Stories by Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, St...

The U of I Men’s Basketball team won their opening March Madness tournament game last Thursday, beating 14th seed Morehead State 85 to 69 The primary elections in Champaign County are under way and early results show that Laurie Braurer won more than 70 percent of the Democratic vote for Champaign County Coroner.  The Urbana school district is reaching out to parents to gauge the respons...

Illinois March Madness round one preview, Champaign school board member resigns, Urbana City Council passes cease fire resolution, and U of I survey says many adults can't tell fact from opinion. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Nick Roacho, Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, and Joy Quezada.  Music by Boxout.

Illini to begin campaign for the national title, Champaign school district accused of violating Open Meetings Act, Champaign planning to revitalize downtown, Illini Women's accepts WBIT invitation, Carle Staff opening haircare program. Stories by: Ethan Oskroba, Layli Nazarova, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah. Hosted by:Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by : Boxout

Champaign shares yard waste pick up times, governor rolls out health care reform package, UIUC Dean's List honorees announced, Illinois virus level remains flat. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

The U of I Men's Basketball Team won the annual Big Ten Tournament and qualified for a three seed in the March Madness tournament, and the Champaign School District faces a discrimination lawsuit. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

Two separate motorcycle accidents happened last Tuesday in Champaign, UIUC Professor Ying Diao receives a grant from NASA, and CUDO Plays hosts its 10th annual Grand Exhibition event. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Nick Roacho, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

Illinois men's basketball set for postseason opener, federal bill pumps funding into Central Illinois, and highlight slew of Illini conference honors. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Nick Roacho, and Adelyn Mui.  Music by Boxout.

Shortage of election judges causes polling places to close, local bar reopens after fire, and Ruth's Big Ten title highlights Illini Wrestling at conference tournament. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman.  Music by Boxout.

Illinois men's basketball win against Iowa, Champaign community icon retires, man receives life sentence for murder of U of I student. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Adelyn Mui. Music by Boxout.

Local bassist and music producer Mark Rubel passes away, UIUC students voted to maintain the campus ice arena, an Illinois Senate bill proposes ending mandatory political or religious meetings at work, and the Illinois High School Association's Basketball Championships might leave Champaign. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Nick Roacho, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Bo...

The 30-year-old Prairie Play Playground in Urbana has officially been torn down and will be replaced with a brand new structure.  The Illinois women’s basketball team lost to Maryland by a score of 75 to 65 in the Big Ten conference tournament. Champaign school children are paying homage to one of their classmates by selling slime for a fundraiser.  The University of Illinois debuted a n...

Central Illinois food bank grant helps farmers, Urbana Board of Education takes steps to fill member vacancy, officials raise concerns for Champaign postal hubs, advocates more funding for K-12 education. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

Trump permitted on state ballot following Supreme Court ruling, influential Champaign County School Board member resigns, a UIUC biotech lab received almost $700 billion in funding, and Severe Weather Preparedness Week takes place statewide. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

Illinois men's basketball drops to No. 12, Champaign hosts speedskating competition, IPDH adopts new COVID quarantine guidelines, Illinois lawmakers want to match California emission standards. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

Urbana parents protest school redistricting decision, U of I wins against Big Ten rival Wisconsin, Pour Bros Taproom organizes a memorial event for deceased manager, and Urbana hosted its first anime convention.

An Illinois judge ruled that former President Donald Trump should be taken off the ballot for the state’s primary election.  The U of I men's basketball team won Wednesday’s game against Minnesota by a score of 105 to 97.  This April marks the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest, a film festival celebrating the Pulitzer prize winning U of I alum and film critic Roger Ebert and the movies he lo...