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Champaign police approve a new vehicle, a University of Illinois study finds no increase in teenage drug use in zip codes with dispensaries, U of I's AgriAbility program works to assist farmers facing medical hardships, the West Nile Virus has been reported in four Illinois counties. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxo...

Pritzker signs drone bill, clean energy funding coming to Champaign, Champaign organization fights violence and upcoming free Krannert performance feat. high cotton. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt and Ashley Gilbert. Music by Boxout.

U of I graduate killed in attack in Germany, Juneteenth celebration at Douglass Park, and fires in Champaign leave apartment units uninhabitable.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas, and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

A cancer advocacy group at the University of Illinois is set to host a summit, Champaign residents respond to recent shootings, and the University of Illinois library works to mitigate potential toxins in books. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

This week's World News Roundup, drought conditions in Illinois and 4th of July warnings. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Lillie Salas and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois professors are honored as University Scholars, Urbana in focus is a photo competition for Urbana residents. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Pritzker signs law preventing book bans, UI researches increase tribal histories and UI geologists challenge continental history. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Lillie Salas, Ashley Gilbert and Husna Hussaini. Music by boxout.

Champaign’s community health fair to provide support for the homeless, Urbana woman presents Black Art Gallery at the Independent Media Center, and new rules from Illinois Liquor Control prevent confusion in stores.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

University of Illinois alumni participate at the Arnold Palmer Cup, Rochester police plan to implement body cameras, and Governor JB Pritzker signs the new budget. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Emily Richie, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Wild fires in Canada, war in Sudan's capitol, an explosion in Afghanistan and more in today's World News Roundup. Champaign police are implementing new surveillance, and the Illinois fiscal year 2024 budget has just been signed into law.

Illinoians will receive $95 from a Google settlement, the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault faces cuts in funding, Illinois files a lawsuit against Coinbase, Overture performances return to the Champaign-Urbana area. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Bekah Douglas, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

New bill protects freelancers, Boone appointed as Urbana Chief and Champaign life guards do drills for drownings. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Richie, Husna Hussaini and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

Youth group creates care packages for cancer patients in Urbana-Champaign, U of I professor studies molecules in distant galaxies, and central Illinois to add electric vehicle charging ports.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Champaign's annual street fest will be hosted by new management, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's golf coach Dave Williams is a finalist for coach of the year, and Illinois legislators are set to receive their second pay raise of the year. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Law enforcement may be allowed to use drones, Champaign homeowners are being faced with warranty scams, and two Illinois star basketball players return for another season. Stories by Elissa Eaton and Lillie Salas. Music by Boxout.

Champaign county's last freedom fest, UI students receive critical language scholarships, and Neighborhood Nights returns to Urbana. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Bekah Douglas, and Hanna Lonergran Music by Boxout

Supreme Court wetland decision threatens Illinois, Illinois bipartisan infrastructure deal, Victory Over Violence event in Champaign, Indy 500 results, and Illini Men's Golf move up in NCAA championship. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Lillie Salas, Hannah Lonergan, Bekah Douglas, Hasna Hussaini, Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Illinois lawmakers pass new state budget, virtual summer camp at the University of Illinois for students with autism, and Run to the Pub running club starts June 1st. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Bekah Douglas, Madison Holcomb, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

THE ILLINOIS SENATE PASSES A BILL TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO USE DRONES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, A GROUP SUPPORTING FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE HOSTS EVENTS IN CHAMPAIGN, AND A NEW CASINO OPENS IN DANVILLE. HOSTED BY LASZLO RICHARD TOTH. STORIES BY KAITLYN DEVITT. MUSIC BY BOXOUT.

World news roundup, Danville demolition project, and Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Tara Mobasher and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

UI grads launch a new business app, Crystal Lake Park acquatic center announces its reopening, PBS News livestreams from the Quad, and a new Centennial High School principal has been announced. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Madison Holcomb and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Illinois Sustainable Gardening Bill, sexual abuse Illinois Catholic Churches and Alanis Morisette added to Grandstand Lineup. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and Husna Hussaini. Music by Boxout.

Decatur to sell gasoline to boaters starting this Friday, new anti-violence program in Decatur seeks to mentor young men, and Illinois democrats extend negotiations on state budget. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Emily Richie, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Urbana school districts offer free breakfast for the summer, The Blue Collar Jobs Act was reinstated in Illinois with the hopes of promoting more jobs and Canadian wildfires affect air quality in Illinois.

A new airport is one step closer to construction in Peotone, wildfires blaze across Canada, and the Fighting Illini Men's Golf team are headed to yet another NCAA tournament. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Music by Boxout