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U of I vet school sends false acceptance letters, U of I students fight for future ice arena, Urbana to be home to semi-pro soccer team, Champaign neighborhood recognized as cultural district, and IDPH to allow schools to administer Narcan. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Peter Derrah.  Music by Boxout.

U of I hosts a Pickleball tournament to raise money for charity, Champaign initiates Phase two of the welcoming city plan, Illini Men's Basketball to face Minnesota, Urbana woman dies after altercation. Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

Urbana community members gather at playground before its demolition, coaches and players weight in on new NCAA women's volleyball rule, Illinois men's basketball drops to number 13. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

An Illinois judge is removed following a controversial conviction reversal, Illinois Men's Basketball achieves its 1000th Big Ten victory, a proposed Illinois bill will legalize psychedelic mushrooms, a local pedestrian tragically passed away following a car accident, and Central and Centennial High Schools are sponsoring local job fairs.

Champaign City Council agreed to give a special permit for solar panels on the land around Moore’s Rescue Ranch. The number 12 Illinois Men’s basketball team let their late lead slip Wednesday night in their away game against Penn State.  Last Wednesday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address. University of Illinois graduates Doctor Aadeel Akhtar and retired Army Sergeant...

Coroner confirms U of I student's cause of death, police seek approval for street cameras, Champaign City Council to vote on $500,000 for downtown, Curtis Orchard welcomes back long lost cat, and seasonal viruses remain at low levels. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

Illini Basketball set to clash with Penn State, U of I researchers investigating coal-based technologies, Illini Women's Basket defeat #14 Indiana, Local Champaign icon to return to work. Story by Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Joy Quezada, and Adelyn Mui Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

Polar Plunge fundraises for Special Olympics, Champaign health event promotes fitness, $75 million to Illinois to prevent dangerous mine jobs, Illinois bill proposes tax benefits for health workers. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

A Champaign employee tragically passed away after last week's shooting, U of I Men's Basketball team won on the road against Maryland, a proposed 60-acre solar farm has received criticism, U of I's Hockey team has donated thousands of dollars from jersey auctions, and Champaign County has a new coroner. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Stephanie Orellana, Emil...

U of I is sponsoring a charity pickleball tournament, Illinois Men's Basketball is looking to defeat Big Ten rival Maryland, The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has released statistics on local underage drinking, and a local food co-op is attempting to lower its carbon footprint. Stories by Emily Huffman, Nicolas Roacho, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by...

Booker T. Washington families positive after board meeting, Champaign robotics heading to state, Illini beat Michigan in men's basketball, Mayor's make pitch for more state funding. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Nick Roacho, and Joy Quezada. Music by Boxout.

Bar owner shot in Champaign, gun rights groups attempt to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban, Champaign-Urbana mulls funding for Willard Airport, strike looms for IDOT workers. Stories by Emily Huffman, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Stephanie Orellana Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

U of I hosts robotics competition, new Illinois bill ends sub-minimum wage for tipped work, St. Joseph family no longer delivering news. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Joy Quezada. Music by Boxout.

The Illini Men's Basketball Team looses to Big Ten rival Michigan State, a shooting at Champaign's Pour Bros. Taproom leaves one in critical condition, a vigil on Friday commemorated the life of U of I student Akul Dhawan, a dog was abandoned at the Champaign Humane Society's old location, and the annual Champaign County disc golf charity competition will start this Saturday. Stories by Stephanie...

Illinois Governor, J-B Pritzker announced Wednesday that more than three million dollars in state funding is going towards preserving and modernizing historic Route 66 in Illinois. The Urbana Park District is hosting a celebration for the temporary closing and revamping of the Meadowbrook playground. Due to H-VAC issues, the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center is still closed after more than a week. The...

Wrongful death settlement update, Columbia Center nears May completion, Jeanna Gang named commencement speaker, and IDPH sees decline in respiratory viruses. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Marcias, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout

Workers oppose changes to Champaign post office, Champaign church demolished and set to rebuild, I-Pass stickers will replace transponders, Illini women's hoops fall short to Purdue in OT, new substitute teacher program at Parkland College. Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Nicholas Roacho. Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

Illinois men's basketball beats Nevada, Champaign-Urbana announces film location workshop, health care copays take effect for non-citizens. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Joy Quezada. Music by Boxout.

Champaign considers a two million dollar wrongful death settlement, a local homeless shelter sponsors their annual One Winter Night event, U of I's business college is providing free tax assistance, Fighting Illini men's gymnastics wins against Big Ten rival Michigan, and Urbana is hosting a series of Lunar New Year celebration. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quez...

The Illini Orange and Blue dominated against Michigan University last night in a 77-64 game.  Over the past two months, the U of I main library has invited students, staff, and community members to come help build the world’s largest puzzle.  Recent reports have shown that the University of Illinois police withheld information from the school officials about the ongoing Terrence Shannon...

Man sentenced to prison after committing U of I crimes, U of I researchers discover zombie leaves, and millions of dollars to Central Illinois to help homelessness. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

Central Illinois starts initiative to honor veterans for Valentine's Day, Grainger aiding water innovation, Mobile foodbank coming to Champaign, Grant aids for Illinois grocers, Illini gymnastics and tennis teams start season offstrong. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

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...