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The Chicago American Indian Collaborative hosts a summit, the University of Illinois men's basketball team faces wins and losses, and Urbana High School continues online learning following threats against the school. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Mac Dudley, Jacob Shumaker, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Engineering students build a bridge in South Africa, warming center locations in Champaign, online classes in Urbana after multiple threats, CUPHD hosts a child vaccine clinic and 27th annual Festival of Trees Stories by Husna Hussaini, Madison Holcomb, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Champaign County continues to count election ballots, Illinois Republican party elects new leaders, J.B Pritzker announces financial predictions for Illinois, University of Illinois researchers ranked as most cited, and the city of Champaign offers free parking. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Katie Ratke, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Lillie Salas Music by Boxout

Distributing fentanyl becomes a class X felony in Illinois, workers rights amendment passes in Illinois, Urbana Bands are seeking donations for an expansion and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Avery Bowen, and Lazlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

Flu activity is labeled as high in Illinois, UI offers clothing swap event, restaurant opening in Champaign and remembering Nikolai Hristov. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda, Nathalie Murillo and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout.

Democrats control the Senate following midterms, Illinois issues its first social equity marijuana dispensary licenses, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football and men's basketball teams face a mixed bag at their respective games. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois student found dead, listeria outbreak in IL tied to deli meat, restaurants in Champaign-Urbana changing ownership, Fighting Illini men's basketball recruits, and U of I women's basketball vs LIU. Stories by Mac Dudley, Husna Hussaini, Lille Salas, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois’ midterm election updates, shooting threats increase in Urbana Schools, and Illinois coaches are set to extend their contracts this week.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout

Election Day, new ballot procedures in Champaign, and Illini Men's Basketball wins first game of the season. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Lillie Salas, Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen, and Jacob Schumaker Music by Boxout

Election Day -- where to cast votes, Urbana school canceled after threat, Illini Athletics up ticket sales and grants support homeless services. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Ben Fader and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

Urbana is set to experience a spike in energy rates, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to the Michigan State Spartans, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris travel to Illinois, and Illinois voters are set to decide on the Workers' Rights Amendment. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Jacob Shumaker, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Rich...

Dad's weekend at University of Illinois, Black voters receive false voter information, Biden and Harris visit Illinois, abortions for those incarcerated in Illinois, and Fighting Illini and Carle Health extend partnership Stories by Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Layli Nazarova, Mac Dudley and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Madigan pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy, Gies College of Business receives a $25 million gift, 70 new scholarships for the Veterinary College are announced, and the Fighting Illini rank number 16 in the College Football Playoff.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Katie Ratke, Josie Alameda, and Tara Mobasher.  Music by Boxout

University of Illinois Alumni Association open online market, Carle and Aetna reach agreement for retired state employees, Champaign expanding library and Champaign shopping center for sale. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen, Kaitlyn Devitt and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Court decision may impact Illinois colleges, CU scores low on IL report card, UIS collects 8 thousand pound food donation and Urinetown showing in CU. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

An informal senatorial debate takes place between Tammy Duckworth and Kathy Salvi, Champaign county residents celebrate Halloween, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team play an exhibition game, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team beats the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories Bekah Douglas, Katie Ratk...

UI student wins Arabic debate, grants announced for Illinois farmers, Urbana Park District ends mask mandate, SHIELD prepares for "trippledemic" and Illinois Volleyball vs. Penn State. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Lillie Salas, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Planned Parenthood in Champaign announces expansion, student debt relief scams on the rise, Illinois unveils $3 million fund for CU-MTD electric buses, and Illinois’ golf team competes in its last match.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, and Katie Ratke Music by Boxout

Early voting in Champaign, University Police increase presence on Green Street, Chicago Symphony Orchestra to come to Krannert, updates on bike and scooter thefts on campus and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Ben Fader, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

RSV rising in Illinois, Pritzker visits Urbana, Illini men move up in AP ranking, Illini play secret scrimmage and State Farm Center hosts Legally Blond. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Jacob Shumaker and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout.

Over a million people in Illinois have received the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, a court blocks Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Illinois plans to bring back its pandemic related mortgage assistance program, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's volleyball team beats the University of Illinois. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories Bekah Douglas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Laszl...

Champaign Unit 4 schools hold redistricting meetings, ISBE launches program to retain teachers of color, Journey announces Champaign stop on tour, Champaign county early voting numbers released and Spurlock Museum's quinceanera exhibit celebrates Latinx culture. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Illinois’ final governor debate between Pritzker and Bailey, Urbana Schools move to merge dual language programs, IDPH offering free breast exams and mammograms, the Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival begins today, and Illini football players are named to the midseason All American Team.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Bekah Douglas, Katie Ratke, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and J...

Student loan forgiveness applications open, masks mandate in healthcare settings is lifted, mountain lion killed in Illinois, Z-Z Clark decommits from Illinois Basketball and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Avery Bowen, Lillie Salas and Layli Nazarova Music by Boxout

Covid surge predicted, Pritzker and Bailey set for second debate, UI Professor elected to NAM and Illini Basketball ranked in pre-season poll. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout.