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Illinois set to increase minimum wage, an increase in gas taxes and reinstatement of grocery tax, legislation works to make prison calls more affordable, and Illini women’s basketball reaches new success.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal, and Lillie Salas.  Music by Boxout

Southwest Airlines cancelations continue, Illinois running back Chase Brown will enter the NFL draft and a unique tree recycling opportunity in Champaign. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

Dr. Bennett appointed as senator, Pritzker signs REV Act amendments, IL population shrunk, census shows, CU offers tree collection and Illini men's basketball drops from AP 25. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Illinois judge to rule on elimination of cash bail, two candidates seek late Senator Scott Bennett's vacancy, enrollment increases in Illinois public colleges and Fighting Illini women's basketball versus Florida Atlantic. Stories by Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini and Elissa Eaton Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Champaign county organizations prepare to help families find shelter during winter storm, a new mentoring program is set to address gun violence in Champaign, Illinois receives a $250 million grant to expand internet capability, and french player Zacharie Perrin joins the Illini men’s basketball team.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, and Jac...

The State Senate Committee held their third hearing on the Protect Illinois Communities Act, package thefts on campus increase, Illinois football coach Bret Bielema extends his contract through 2028 and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Bekah Douglas and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Chinese students speak out and first cannabis research center to launch in Chicago. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Enji Erdenekhuyag and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

The Illinois State House Committee hears testimony concerning a proposed gun control bill, the University of Illinois and Sanitation Protection District will turn uneaten food into fertilizer, a new program will use federal grants to assist rural Illinois economies, Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure is named Urbana Poet Laureate, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team beats...

Deshawn Williams announces run for Urbana mayor, Illinois gambling addiction awareness campaign launches, local gas stations offering discounted gas today and sporting goods store in Champaign will go under remodeling. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal and Laszlo Richard Toth Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

New law mandates federal recognition of same-sex marriages, the American Rescue Plan proposal hopes to fund projects to uplift the community, an Illinois lawmaker introduces a bill to ban TikTok, and Spurlock Museum looks to amplify Japanese-American voices.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, Jacob Shumaker, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout

Unit 4 heard feedback on proposed changes to the School of Choice program, Carle expands training, Purdue names Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as football head coach and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Moabsher, Lillie Salas, and Bekah Douglas Music by Boxout

Hearing for gun ban begins today, Illini Hillel looking to raise $10 million, celebration of life set for Scott Bennett and Illini named AP All-American. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Jacob Shumaker, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher and Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

Illinois senator Scott Bennett passes away, COVID-19 cases are up in Illinois, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team loses to Penn State. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Carle see record number or patients, Japan House to expand facilities, U.S. House passes Respect for Marriage Act and Governor Pritzker shows support for gun ban. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Laszlo Richard Toth, Lillie Salas and Avery Bowen Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

New Illinois amendments create a more equitable system of pre-trial detention,  a 12-year old Urbana middle school student passes away, the Illinois supreme court makes history with a female majority, Champaign’s Everyday Kitchen Restaurant permanently closes, and Illini men’s basketball boasts a victory over the Texas Longhorns.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Katie Ratke, Daniel V...

Unit 4 parents strongly oppose changes to the school of choice program, catalytic converter thefts on the rise, a new HIV medication to be made available in Illinois and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas, Josie Alameda, and Bekah Douglas Music by Boxout

REAL ID deadline delayed again, multiple bills pass in veto session, Illinois colleges begin cannabis education programs and geological project beginning in Champaign-Urbana. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

Twelve Illinois counties reach high COVID-19 levels, teens are arrested in connection to threats on Urbana High School, an Illinois representative files a bill banning the sale of semi-automatic rifles, and updates on sports at the University of Illinois. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Lillie Salas, Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Amendments made to the SAFE-T Act, Champaign recognized for LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, six million cases of flu reported in the U.S., Champaign-Urbana mentoring program searching for mentors and Fighting Illini make All-Big Ten History Stories by Avery Bowen, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Layli Nazarova and Elissa Eaton Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

The U.S Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act, Illinois works to pay off pandemic unemployment debt, new candidates file to run for Champaign mayor, and the Illini men’s basketball team defeats Syracuse.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, and Jacob Shumaker Music by Boxout

Illini football players win national awards, Erin Johnson is appointed as Illinois' new cannabis regulation oversight officer, University of Illinois offers free Narcan to students and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaytlin Devitt, Avery Bowen, and Bekah Douglas Music by Boxout

Champaign County election results, report shows increase in Illinois abortions, food to be distributed to those in need and Sydney Brown named defensive player. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Elissa Eaton and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Disability placard stings begin in Illinois, a Christmas market opens in Urbana, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will host the Nutcracker, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football and men's basketball teams take home wins. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Kaitlynn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Police arrest suspect in school threats, community colleges receive more funds, more corn in Illinois has been harvested and Parkland College hosts winter coat event. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jacob Shumaker, Tara Mobasher and Lillie Salas. Music by Boxout.

IDPH warns of holiday virus spread, CU shows tourism causing travel increase and sports betting increases in Illinois. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.