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Primaries update, IL police announce new gun-tracing program, Re-Store moving to new location, and Illini Solar Car team to compete. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

New drug combination found in central IL, Champaign schools reach contract agreement, IL to waive gas and grocery tax and Zacharie Perrin joins Fighting Illini Basketball. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois has a new autism support program, Illinois anticipates primary elections, Roe v. Wade has been overturned, and Kofi Cockburn has accepted an offer with the Utah Jazz. Hosted by Hannah Lonergan Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Jackie Barba, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Local residents protest SCOTUS decision, Trump endorses Bailey, Ameren to host an event for disabled veterans, and Jonathan Davis places second at USATF. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth Music by Boxout

Provost Andreas Cangellaris leaves U of I, CUPHD hosts health fair, Illinois grocery tax suspended and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen and Lazlo Toth Music by Boxout

Politicians expected to visit IL, new Illinois law creates drug take-back program, CUPHD now hosting children vaccine clinics, and Fighting Illini announces Title IX celebration. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

Gubernatorial candidates seek nomination in IL primary, Illini shirts translated incorrectly, UIUC Summer Band hosts concert in the quad, Future Farmers of America student dues paid by IL, and IL state fair cancels live poultry shows. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Nathalie Murillo, Jack Barba, and Madison Holcomb. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois unemployment on the rise, expanded access to dual credit for IL high schoolers, UIUC study examines COVID-19 policy effects, and Illini play at U.S. open. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Urbana officially recognizes Juneteenth, the COVID-19 community levels in certain Illinois counties decrease, and the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children between six months and five years old. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker signs two bills protecting sexual assault victims, Illini represent Team USA at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation America's Cup, Caterpillar relocates from Illinois to Texas and more. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Richie, Avery Bowen and Anulika Ochuba Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

New police chief officially sworn in, IDPH renews SHIELD agreement, glucose monitors covered by insurance, students in custody receive an education. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Hannah Lonergan, Emily Crawford, and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout.

Expansion of child care services in Illinois, Champaign homeless shelter extends hours during heatwave, Ferrero expanding Bloomington facility and Urbana gastropub closing for business. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Richie, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

A food-mobile is coming to Champaign, the Humane Society is starting a "Working Cat" program, the Senate is proposing a gun reform plan, and Jacob Grandison is transferring to Duke. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Nathalie Murillo, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign hires security guards for downtown, poisonous hemlock grows in Illinois, the University of Illinois' Zuppke Field gets new turf, and University of Illinois athletes place highly at track and field events. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackie Barba, Tara Mobasher, and Hannah Lonergan. Music by Boxout.

U of I SHIELD program releases releases COVID findings, U of I graduate student advances to NCAA Track and Field Championship, Centennial Plaza groundbreaking ceremony and more. Stories by Lazlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Higher education bills signed, UI partners with nonprofit to decrease student debt, residents invited to help build park, and senior earns All-American honors. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Hannah Lonergan, and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout

Free summer meals for children in Urbana, Urbana City Council votes to keep police in schools, Illinois DCFS housing children in juvenile centers, MTD fall service changes and Fighting Illini Hall of Fame. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

Pritzker signs bills to expand expressway cameras, Illinois names official state rock, the Atkins Golf Center was renovated, and Ty Rodgers is competing in the U18 Championship. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Richie, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

A program helps Midwestern farmers to maintain environmentally responsible practices, a Champaign native competes on Jeopardy , the Champaign Park District is set to celebrate Juneteenth in person, and Champaign city employees wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Sidney Malone, Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by...

University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations names next Dean, U of I's YWCA hosts digital skills training, Illinois minors no longer need parental consent to an abortion, Illinois marijuana regulators have awarded 48 more craft growing licenses and more. Stories by Jackson Janes, Josie Alameda, Avery Bowen, Anulika Ochuba and Madison Holcomb Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxo...

The IDNR lifts bird feeder and bath recommendations, a new law gives $700 million to nursing homes, Illinois residents are eligible to receive settlement money from the Google lawsuit, a new law waives school fees for low-income military families, and Senator Durbin speaks on gun control. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen, and Emily C...

Urbana schools offer COVID-19 testing, new law assists with surprise medical costs, mosquitos with West Nile virus found in IL, and IL bill teaches safe firearm storage in schools. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barbra, and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

15 Illinois counties reach high COVID-19 transmission levels, Champaign is asking for public feedback on funds, a local church is giving back, and Illini baseball played their final game of the season. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Madison Holcomb, Hannah Lonergan, and Emily Richie Music by Boxout

A court order halting the issuing of cannabis licenses is lifted in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health warns of rabid bats, the Summer Soul Festival kicks off in Champaign, and a player from Baylor University commits to University of Illinois basketball. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout.

Illinois task force hosts hearing on trauma, racism and mental health, additional cases of Hepatitis in children were found in Illinois, Governor Pritzker signs two new mental health bills into law and more. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford and Josie Alameda Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout