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This weeks international headlines, hazardous leaks on the University of Illinois campus and the Fighting Illini footballs first game of the season. Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Husna Hussaini and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

U of I students call for better living conditions after heat wave, Krannert center sells props at pop-up shop, and C-U Trauma And Resilience Initiative holds inaugural employment fair. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

A new art show opens up at the Krannert Art Museum, Illinois provides mental health outreach to farmers and Governor J.B Pritzker aims to help high schoolers joining the workforce. Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

Illinois sees an increase in COVID cases, UI holds bicycle roundup and new casino bridges revenue to state. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Nathalie Murillo and Ashley Gilbert. Music by Boxout.

The Dart Container Corporation is closing its plant in Urbana, pop-up shops return to the University of Illinois, and new features come to Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Ashley Gilbert, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

This week's World News Roundup, Illinois invests $21 million to prevent car theft, police investigate UI robbery, and IDPH announces first West Nile Virus death in the state. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout.

Champaign county opens cooling centers to beat the heat, Springfield Public School’s teacher shortage prompts retired teachers to fill their place, and Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoes bill concerning Ameren’s monopolization.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Madison Holcomb, and Kaitlyn Devitt  Music by Boxout

Illinois Secretary of State gives a grant to help prevent car thefts in southern Illinois, the Eastern Illinois food bank is starting a new program to help get food to rural cities in Illinois, and the University of Illinois football has chosen their captains for the 2023 season. Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Beatbox

Pritzker kicks off first day at UI, Central Illinois to experience heat wave, UI hosts charity basketball game for Maui and ice cream shop announces opening. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritkzer signs a bill intended to fight food insecurity, a new costume for the unofficial kingfisher mascot of the University of Illinois is unveiled, and an Urbana artist displays a naturalistic portrait. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

This weeks international headlines, a guns rights group sues Illinois over a new law, Fighting Illini basketball announces its non conference schedule. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashley Gilbert and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

An Islamic school opens in Urbana, Illinois launches a climate action plan, and school resumes for multiple districts this week, as well as move-ins for university students. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Madison Holcomb and Ashley Gilbert. Music by Boxout.

Champaign bar closed by state, Urbana school district gives back and changes coming to Illinois DMV's. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Husna Hussaini and Katilyn Devitt. Music by Boxout.

A new bill in Illinois protects child influencers, Japanese bakery and sushi restaurant to open in Champaign, and the Champaign Salvation Army donates school supplies to 500 students.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

The Illinois Supreme Court upholds the assault weapons ban, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini nears the end of their tour in Spain, and a new early childhood education center in Champaign is named after a the late COO of the Champaign Regional Planning Commission. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Elissa Eaton and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

World news roundup, butter cow unveiled at Illinois state fair, and Danville back to school cookout. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Maize Mexican grill will start to use Champaign grown corn, University of Illinois professors respond to Pritzker's new legislation on Native American education, a new Illinois law will make hunting, fishing and trapping licenses valid for three years. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Medicaid terminated for thousands in Illinois, Illinois soon to outlaw advertising for firearms and Grange Grove reveals tailgate lineup. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout.

Inaugural Hood Hoops Tournament hopes to discourage community violence, sound barriers installed on I-57 aim to decrease health effects of loud noise, and the Fighting Illini men’s basketball team plays in Spain. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

The Illinois Department of Public Health launches a vaccination campaign, the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign selects Jamelle Sharpe as the new dean of the College of Law, Governor Pritzker signs new bills into law, and a judge temporarily blocks new lawsuits against crisis pregnancy centers. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo...

World news roundup, new Illinois kindergarten law, UIUC develops cancer treatment, and Urbana committee votes on future of Wiley Elementary. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini, Elissa Eaton, and Lillie Salas Music by Boxout

Illinois and the AFSCME reach a new contract agreement, Illinois politicians react to Trump's indictment, Pete Buttigieg visits Savoy to discuss a new underpass.

Pritzker bill allows non-citizens to be police officers, Memorial Health offering free skin cancer screenings and Central Illinois police community events. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and Husna Hussaini. Music by Boxout.

U of I researchers uncover protein that can aid immunotherapies against cancer, and the Illinois Secretary of State announces new plan to reduce long lines in DMVs. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Madison Holcomb, Ashley Gilbert, and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

A new audit investigates the results of fraudulent unemployment claims in Illinois, a new law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes in public spaces in Illinois, recent heatwaves impact Illinois honeybees, and the new Dick's Sporting Goods 'House of Sport' concept opens in Champaign. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music b...