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Illinois will get $67.6 million from e-cigarette company Juul Labs from a settlement, Illinois schools reported a total of 21 calls of threats towards schools, sexually transmitted infections are on the rise in the United States, Sola Gratia farm in Urbana has started part one of its new expansion project, and republican presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, is set to speak in Illinois this May. H...

Chicago has been selected to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Urbana has been awarded transportation funds, University of Illinois assists in Michigan State scholarship fund in honor of Brian Fraser, U of I to close all Einstein's locations by April 28. Hosted By Elissa Eaton Stories by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Alex Bahena and Lillie Salas Music by Boxout

A new ad campaign to encourage organ donation, faculty on strike at three Illinois colleges, a recall on lettuce for a possible listeria outbreak, and a new forward for the Illinois men's basketball team. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, Katie Ratke and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Pritzker visits UIUC to highlight funding plan, IL schools lead in AP performance, IL towns receive grants for tourism, COVID-19 update, and CU nursing homes fined for violations. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, Tara Mobasher, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout

The week's international headlines, opioid overdose medication approved for over-the-counter use, formerly incarcerated individuals approved for SNAP benefits, and CU Easter celebrations. Reporting by Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas, Jacob Shumaker, and Madison Holcomb Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Tuesday's election results are officially in, the official "Examine Urbana" website launched yesterday, new findings from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana study finds farmers should be getting more training and information about tick prevention and lead singer of "The Cure" is blasting Ticketmaster on social media. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Avery Bowen, Tara Mobas...

Students see rise in off-campus rent prices, University of Illinois celebrates Passover, Women's Resource Center holds events for sexual assault awareness month, A new Islamic school will open in Champaign-Urbana, sophomore basketball player R.J Melendez enters the NCAA transfer portal. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Jakob Stutz, Bekah Douglas, Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas and Jacob Shumaker. Mu...

University police update on recent apartment break-ins, Illinois bill could change police probable cause searches, UIUC student reaction to Spring Jam artist and Illini gymnasts win Big Ten titles. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and Daniel Villarreal Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois Senate passes multiple bills, storms ravage the Midwest and South US, UIUC trustees approve insurance increase, and Illini baseball loses to Michigan. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Bekah Douglas, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

The weekly world headlines round-up, the Illinois Engineering Open House, and season ticket incentives for Fighting Illini fans. Reporting by Jacob Shumaker, Husna Hussaini, and Tara Mobasher. Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Twenty polling locations in Champaign County have closed just before the April fourth election, the Illini Union has announced the return of its annual outdoor concert, Spring Jam, and revealed this year's artist, the Champaign County Home Visiting Consortium will be holding free developmental screenings for children from birth to age five, and Illini men's basketball player, Jayden Epps, announce...

Senator Dick Durban introduces the affordable textbook act, Indigenous bills pass in the Illinois House, Pinto Bean is memorialized at University of Illinois, the University of Illinois success report for 2022 graduates was released. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Jacob Shumaker, Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Champaign County opens 10 new voting sites, the Illinois Senate approves a commission for a new state flag, Carle Hospital develops a new state of the art electric wheelchair, and a potential pardon for an Illinois man executed for murder in 1908. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashley Gilbert, and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

Bills passed in Illinois house of representatives, police update UIUC students on recent break ins, and Illinois covid-19 update. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

The weekly world news round-up, environmental groups sue an Illinois coal plant, University of Illinois campus elections, and a bill to prevent book-banning. Reporting by Daniel Villareal, Husna Hussaini, Bekah Douglas, and Avery Bowen. Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Labor activists say new Work Without Fear Act could provide one of the strongest protections for workers in the nation, new environmental bill that prohibits the usage of styrofoam ups and other food ware advances out of the Illinois House, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced ten new spring household hazardous waste collection dates, and new data shows that Illinois communit...

CDC warns of deadly fungus in the US including Illinois, the Lollapalooza line-up was announced yesterday, University of Illinois welcomes woolly mammoth statue, Champaign invests $7 million for construction. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

A new bill in Illinois may allow digital driver's licenses, volunteer registration for a community clean up day opens up, new legislation that will ban driving with a pet in your lap, and the Illinois film industry experiences a record breaking year for revenue. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, Ashley Gilbert, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

The Illinois house passed a bill targeting ridesharing services, the DOE donated more research funds to UIUC, WI residents brought in tax revenue for IL through recreational marijuana, and Champaign County is still looking for election judges. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Daniel Villareal, Jacob Shumaker, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

This week's national and international headlines, increased scholarship funding in Pritzker's proposed budget, IDPH launches air purifier program for schools and Fighting Illini vs. Arkansas. Stories by Jackie Barba, Avery Bowen, Husna Hussaini and Jacob Shumaker Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

A new resolution regarding SNAP benefits is being brought to the Illinois House for a vote, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting an increase in group A strep throat, the Humane Society of the United States is urging Illinois to ban its wildlife killing contest, and the Illini Women's basketball team was defeated by Mississippi State during yesterday's March Madness game. Hosted by...

Illinois Supreme Court reviews the SAFE-T Act, a House bill may make video calls while driving illegal, Champaign launches a micro-loan program for businesses impacted by COVID-19, Illinois creates a bill to eliminate youth life sentences. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas and Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxout

Governor J.B. Pritzker signs a paid leave bill, an Illinois bill would give child influencers parents' revenue, the Illini women's basketball team heads to the NCAA tournament, and Illini athlete Olivia Howell has won the national championship for the indoor mile run. Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt and Daniel Villarreal Hosted by Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Illinois legislators consider a bill which would legalize composting human remains, a proposed bill would ban the usage of vapes and e-cigarettes in public in Illinois, the Champaign Police Department warns of car break-ins, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team gets the ninth seed in NCAA March Madness. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Daniel...

This week's international headlines, legislation to prevent book banning sent to Illinois house and Fighting Illini vs. Penn State. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Avery Bowen and Jacob Shumacker Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout