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The Fighting Illini return to Memorial Stadium to play against Indiana tomorrow on Dads Day. Police officials are investigating the damages of a fire in Downtown Champaign last Tuesday night.  Illinois has passed a bill in the state senate that would lift the ban preventing the state from building nuclear power plants.  Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Emily Huffma...

New whiskey created in Champaign coming to market, increased police presence around worship centers, new federal loans offered in Illinois counties, and anti fungal molecule discovered at U of I. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Joy Quezada  and Ethan Oskroba Music by Boxout

Champaign Police taser request and public backlash, U of I Student wins Miss Illinois Collegiate USA, Champaign wins "Welcoming Place" award, and Illinois government mandates assault weapon registration. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Joy Quezada Music by Boxout

Carle Foundation Hospital receives C grade in safety ranking, UIUC launches first public quantum network, Krannert holds Ink Wash Paintings exhibit, Illinois men's basketball beats wins against Eastern Illinois. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Kate Morris, Nick Roacho, and Adelyn Mui. Music by Boxout.

A federal appeals court upholds the Protect Illinois Communities Act, an Illinois ban on assault weapons, the Fighting Illini Wrestling team pays tribute to a local wrestler who died in a tragedy, Illinois and federal lawmakers express concern over AI and attempt to create legislation regulating it, and Illinois beats the Minnesota Gophers (27-26) by a mere point. Hosted Joaquim O'Malley-Macias St...

An Urbana recycling center has provided an environmentally friendly way to dispose of Halloween pumpkins.  The Illinois football team will go to Minneapolis to face the University of Minnesota Saturday. UIUC has secured a spot amongst the top ten universities in the nation for female author representation in their syllabi.  U of I is being recognized as one of the nation’s regional techn...

Attendance growth in Illinois community colleges, University of Illinois team working to improve crops, University of Illinois Springfield students trick-or-treat for charity, and Pritzker announces milestones for charity. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Ethan Oskroba, Peter Derrah, and Kate Morris.  Music by Boxout.

New Monument in King Park, Attacks on Palestinian-Americans, Teacher Shortages in Illinois, and "Tis the Sneezin'" Awareness Campaign Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, and Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

IL, other states see holiday mass shootings, Stellantis reaches deal with UAW, Sark construction company owes Urbana $2.9M, Urbana-Champaign hosts various Halloween events, Board of Education releases the 2023 Illinois Report Card. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Emily Huffman, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Kate Morris. Music by Boxout.

Marketplace Mall in Urbana holds its annual Disability Expo, Champaign county establishes a fund for small businesses affected by the pandemic, Old Homer Park is added to the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, the Jazz Festival returns to Champaign Urbana, and the the University of Illinois Fighting Illini volleyball team defeat Purdue while the men's basketball team defeat Kansas i...

World news roundup, Men's basketball fundraiser game, IL lawsuit against Meta, and safety guidelines for Halloween. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Laszlo Richard Toth, Sonpari Singh, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

Clark Lindsay hosts a halloween parade, Champaign Schools are calling for better gun control, Governor J.B Pritzker is changing early childhood education, a Fighting Illini Basketball senior has been nominated for an award and local non-profits are looking to find new ways to deal with hazardous waste. Stories by Joaquin O'Malley Macias, Adelyn Mui, Eathan Oskroba, Kate Morris and Peter Derrah. Ho...

MSNBC Host Brian Williams speaks at the U of I, COVID-19 testing program developed by U of I to be shut down, Champaign Mentor group seeks to provide financial support and to inspire local youth, and police officers save a person suffering cardiac arrest ahead of U of I’s Homecoming Football game. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Peter Derrah, Nick Roacho, Emily Huffman, and Ethan Oskroba ...

McKinley hosts flu shot event, officials call for road safety action, Carle announces daycare closure, Mia Za's to open at Illini Union location and Dicks holds Halloween costume contest. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Nick Roacho, Adelyn Mui, Nathalie Murillo, Emily Huffman and Ashley Gilbert. Music by Boxout.

The Illinois Commerce Commission is set to vote on power rate hikes, a new initiative seeks to boost diversity in the Illinois housing development field, Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in Champaign increases security, the American Cancer Society hosts a fundraiser at the University of Illinois, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to Wisconsin. Hosted by Laszlo Ric...

World news roundup, Illini homecoming football game, Champaign popcorn shop expanding, and UI police make arrests in gun cases. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Elissa Eaton, Sonpari Singh, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

President Biden has announced Hydrogen Hubs, the Illini Golf played in Ohio and placed second, Illinois received federal funding for hydrogen plants, Ameren Illinios workers participated in the International Lineman Rodeo and Illinois gas prices are set to increase next year.  Stories by Layli Nazarova, Joaquim O’Malley Macias, Adelyn Mui, Kate Morris and Eathan Oskroba.  Hosted by Ashle...

Out of control lines at JSM’s leasing event leave students without leases, the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends new COVID vaccine, RSV, and flu vaccine, University of Illinois homecoming week kicked off with 5K run this weekend, and Fighting Illini football players Seth Coleman and Kaden Feagin earn Big Ten honors.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Emily Huffma...

Muslim boy killed in hate crime, several UI students remain in temporary housing, UI hosts homecoming week and students, more prepare for Homecoming. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Kate Morris, Emily Huffman and Adelyn Mui. Music by Boxout.

An Illinois program helps business owners from marginalized backgrounds, Champaign-Urbana celebrates the harvest, Illinois high school marching bands compete at Memorial Stadium, the Champaign Park District hosts Flannel Fest, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team wins against Maryland. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Stepha...

World news roundup, U of I homecoming events, Kendall Jenner visits U of I, U of I researcher cancer work, superintendent addresses Israeli conflict. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Sophie Brown, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

Champaign yard waste collection, shots fired on U of I campus, IL bird migration, U of I student rally for Israel, and Grainger Dean receives award. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho and Ethan Oskroba Music by Boxout

President Joe Biden administers nine billion dollars in financial aid, the University warns farmers of potential fires, Promise Healthcare is coming to Rantoul, Danville's Vermillion County Museum is showcasing a Holocaust memorial exhibit and Illini Basketball Coach Underwoods is optimistic for outside shooting this season.  Stories by Kate Morris, Lydia Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah an...

Pritzker says White House "heard" calls, UI honors legacy of Dick Butkus and Orange Krush Season Tickets on sale today. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Layli Nazarova, Emily Huffman and Kate Morris. Music by Boxout.

Illinois Police patrol I-70, a Decatur school shifts to half days, Garden Hills gets new amenities, JB Pritzker diverts funding, and Illinois loses to Nebraska. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Ashley Gilbert, Joy Quezada, and Stephanie Orellana. Music by Boxout.