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Illinois will eliminate cash bails, a University of Illinois sustainability program holds its first event of the semester, and University of Illinois football beats Chattanooga. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois enrollment numbers at all time high, IL residents to receive tax rebate, Champaign offering yard waste disposal and UIUC invests in new faculty hiring. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Mac Dudley, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb and Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

A potential new shelter for the homeless in Champaign-Urbana, the Allocation of American Rescue Act awards Urbana with $13 million, the Activities and Recreation Center unveils a new conditioning area, and the 9/11 memorial service in Champaign is set for this Sunday.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Laszlo Toth, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Daniel Villareal. Music by Boxout

Updated COVID-19 boosters in Illinois, flooding in Pakistan, and gameday operations changes for University of Illinois football. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

New bill requires FOID owners to reapply, Champaign schools receive threat recognition training and famous Iranian singer performs at UIUC. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

Monkeypox concerns on college campuses, IL proposes recruitment strategies for state jobs, Champaign County Labor Day parade changes locations, Texas governor sends undocumented migrants to Chicago, and bird flu on the rise. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Richard Toth, Mac Dudley and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout

University of Illinois Service workers form a new contract with wage increases, COVID-19 on the rise in Urbana-Champaign, and J.B Pritzker allocates $100 million to anti-violence campaigns across Illinois. Hosted by Husna Hussaini. Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Jackie Barba. Music by Boxout

Governor JB Pritzker asks corn farmers to produce more ethanol, free health care clinic, and Illinois facing referee shortage. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Lazlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout

Chancellor Jones suggests masks, EPA waives fuel rule in four states, Illinois changes sex eduction laws and Illinois earns Big Ten Honor. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

Illinois plans to plug abandoned fuel wells, the University of Illinois launches a new campaign concerning the likeness activities of student athletes, and the University of Illinois football beats Wyoming. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barba, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

New program supporting students with autism launched at UIUC, monkeypox cases in Champaign county increase, Secretary of State Jesse White tests positive for COIVD-19, and starting quarterback for Fighting Illini named. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Husna Hussaini, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

Biden announces student loan debt cancellation plan, UIUC's new digital parking meters, Krannert center revives youth performance program, and the Chicago Sky WNBA team advances to the semifinals. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villareal, Emily Crawford, and Jackie Barba. Music by Boxout

Illinois reaches a 35 million dollar lawsuit with Snapchat, high school students to learn media literacy in Illinois, and the lanternfly is added to the most unwanted invasive species list. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Daniel Villareal, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout

EPA stopping hazardous waste collection, first day of instruction at U of I, UI service workers reach agreement and CU schools host breakfast. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout.

University of Illinois students gather for the annual Quad Day, Illinois will be sending out rebate checks, and the schedule for University of Illinois Men's Golf is announced. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

University service workers protest for a new contract, Illinois ComEd customers are to receive refunds, the ISBE announced additional funding for early childhood education, and the Fighting Illini football team announced its team captains. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Illinois institutions get grant funding, UI police help Campustown, year-round homeless shelter approved and Grange Grove entertainment lineup now available. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

Vote by mail applications in IL open, state grants for commercial districts improvements and Illini Athletics to host Title IX summit. Hosted by Daniel Villareal Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

MTD implements new bus route changes, Illini baseball launches an insider event, and rising rent unleashes new efforts to protect tenant rights across Illinois. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackson Janes, and Tara Mobasher. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

New COVID guidelines for schools in Illinois, billions of dollars go towards Illinois infrastructure, University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones joins the board of directors of Hope Chicago, and Javonie Small becomes an assistant coach for University of Illinois track and field. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackie Barba, Sidney Malone, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music...

University releases updated COVID testing guidelines, IDOC under contempt for inadequate medical care and Urbana High School cancels varsity football season. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Pritzker invited abortion companies to Illinois, Haveman returns to cross country, YMCA 9/11 stair climb returns and Carle supplies cancer patients with tablets. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Jackei Barba, Laszlo Toth, Hannah Lonergan and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

IL facing teacher shortage, Sirens in Champaign undergoing maintenance, IL residents can vote by mail permanently and new bike path being built in Savoy. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Jackie Barba, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Bailey and DeVore endorsed by police, CUPHD providing free dental exams and Illinois libraries receive grants. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Tara Mobasher and Avery Bowen Music by Boxout

A Rantoul resident tests positive for Monkeypox, Illinois abortion clinics experience an influx of out-of-state patients, and Zachary Tobe commits to the University of Illinois and the Fighting Illini football team. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.