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Supreme Court denies Illinois gun ban block, Illinois House passed over 10 bills, Champaign farmer's market reopens and Spurlock museum upgrading gallery. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Ashely Gilbert. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois police investigate a furniture bonfire, former Champaign Deputy Chief of Police may become director of Champaign's police academy, five Illini softball players earned CSC honors. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Lillie Salas, Elissa Eaton and Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxout

MTD unveils Juneteenth exhibit, new bill reduces epipen cost, Fighting Illini basketball player named USA AmeriCup finalist, and Altgeld Hall’s chime recordings for sale Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Emily Richie Music by Boxout

COVID-19 is no longer considered an emergency in Illinois, a University of Illinois Track and Field athlete wins bronze at a Big Ten conference, Champaign accepts a grant for public safety, and Benjamin Lough is named Dean Designate of the University of Illinois School of Social Work. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Ashley Glibert, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth. M...

This week's top international headlines, Justice Barrett may rule on Illinois' assault weapons ban, Governor Pritzker signs COVID-19 disability benefits bill, and University of Illinois' Commencement Weekend. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen and Husna Hussaini Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois may qualify for tornado alley, a student highlights a Green Street mural, the state moves toward gender inclusivity, UI asks students to donate bikes, and Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins are invited to the NBA Combine. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Claire Podlesak, Owen Henderson, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New administration will join two Champaign County high schools, a community meeting addresses gun violence in Champaign, Fighting Illini Athletics announce the 2023 Hall of Fame, University of Illinois recieves $8 million dollars for AI research, Urbana starts construction for its new health center. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert and Av...

New law bans traffic stops for rearview mirror objects, special recreation in Champaign-Urbana, U of I professor is elected to Academy of Sciences, and bird-a-thon event in Champaign county. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Ashley Gilbert Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

IL gun ban goes back into effect, COVID-19 tracking update, IL becomes the first state to ban book banning, and UIUC hosts 'dump and run' event. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

The weekly world news roundup, a free outdoor concert series, unclaimed property returns by the Illinois Treasury, and a contaminated fish warning. Reporting by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, and Husna Hussaini Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

COVID emergency over at the university, poultry shows returning, Japan House celebrates 25 years, and traffic patrols in the area in May. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert, and Owen Henderson Edited by Husna Hussaini, Josie Alameda and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

UIAA president dies, new instruments for Champaign community center, 100 days to the state fair, and Illini Men's Tennis heads to the NCAA tournament. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas Edited by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Rising water levels cause increased flooding in northwest Illinois, Carle Illinois College of Medicine students run free clinic in Champaign-Urbana, Centennial High School principal Scott Savage resigns after controversial altercation with student, MTD holds public hearings on bus system improvements, and dangerous dust storm on I-55 results in six fatalities.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Storie...

Federal judge blocks IL assault weapons ban, former Illini football players drafted for NFL, and COVID-19 IL update. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

The weekly world news roundup, a housing renovation project gets funding, the UIUC Film Festival, and the Illinois Half Marathon. Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, Avery Bowen, and Elissa Eaton Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Illinois Secretary of State announced most Secretary of State services will be appointment only, Illinois' biggest health insurance provider will no longer cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests, Christie Clinic will host its annual race weekend until Saturday and Names.org released its predicted most popular baby names for 2023. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, A...

University of Illinois is performing its Bicycle census today, the Champaign school district will be dropping the elementary band and strings program next academic year, ticks and tick-related diseases are increasing in Illinois with warmer weather, Illini baseball is set to play a series against Bradley after sweeping Minnesota last weekend. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Avery Bowen, Bekah Do...

Senator Dick Durbin proposes increased protections for mail carriers, Bed, Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy, University of Illinois science professors honored, and Fighting Illini women's golf win championship. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Laszlo Richard Toth, Kaitlyn Devitt and Tara Mobasher. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

New public funding for IL clean energy programs, boneyard creek clean-up receives record number of volunteers, Sean Kingston performs at UIUC spring jam, and IDPH endorses COVID-19 booster. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

A world news roundup, Illinois juvenile detention centers face scrutiny, the University of Illinois is set to host the Spring Jam concert on Sunday, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team announces a new assistant coach. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen, and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout.

The Federal Appeals Court in Chicago denied the request to block the ban on assault weapons in Illinois, University officials announced John Coleman as the next Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Champaign-Urbana will celebrate Earth Day with festivities throughout the week. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Tara M...

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District promotes Black maternal health, Boneyard Creek is expected to have repairs done in May, The Champaign County Forest preserve is looking for volunteers to remove an invasive plant species, Champaign County has launched a fundraiser for sexual assault and violence victims, four former Illini golfers will compete in the Professional Golfer Association tour this...

UI students create the schools first Spanish broadcast, Illinois human service providers will receive over 14 million in rewards, and a UI alumna wins the women's wheelchair division of the Boston marathon. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

IL senate passes education bills, UIUC gymnasts win national championship, COVID-19 levels are dropping in IL, and Champaign robotics team heads to an international competition. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, Jacob Shumaker, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

The weekly world news roundup, a new job application website for C-U, the Boneyard Arts Festival begins, and a UIUC player enters the NBA draft Reporting by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villareal, Husna Hussaini, and Jacob Shumaker Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout