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Illinois officials respond to the Texas school massacre, cannabis licenses in Illinois may be restored, salmonella causes a Jif peanut butter recall, Kickapoo Rail Trail receives state honor, and Champaign police launch a new safety program. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Laszlo Toth, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout.

Lawsuit claims Snapchat breaks Illinois law, IDPH will notify positive COVID-19 cases via text, Planned Parenthood Illinois will provide abortion drugs through mail, summer movies on the quad, and Fighting Illini Baseball headed to Big Ten Tournament. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout

High COVID-19 transmission in Champaign County, Illinois Tollway dismissing fines for low-income residents, Illinois population undercounted in 2020 Census and more. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Laszlo Toth, Anulika Ochuba, Avery Bowen and Emily Crawford. Music by Boxout

Governor Pritzker signs tax relief legislation, the CDC approves booster shots for children, Champaign roads receive new pavement, Kofi Cockburn participates in the NBA Combine, and University of Illinois softball loses to Missouri State. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Jackson Janes and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

Illinois bans ghost guns, early voting for the Illinois primary elections begins, Urbana school board votes to keep resource officer agreement and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

University of Illinois employees vote to strike in September, Illinois is working to help with the infant formula shortage, Illinois gardeners are on alert for invasive jumping worms, a mental health initiative helps farmers, and the Urbana Park District is participating in "No Mow May". Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Laszlo Toth, Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Madison...

Pritzker signs Jelani Day bill, program increases safety in Champaign, new law could lower college text book costs, and Champaign community builds pop-up park. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Contributing reporting by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout

Narcan in Illinois to reduce overdoses, Champaign Ride of Silence, first CU student wins state badminton title, first Carle College of Medicine class graduates and Fighting Illini Softball in NCAA tournament. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Reporting contributed by Madison Holcomb, Nathalie Murillo, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

Scientists photograph the black hole at the center of our galaxy, a law works to mitigate threats to school safety, the Champaign County History Museum celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, and the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District reduces its service for the summer. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Sidney Malone, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxou...

The UGL's closing, UIUC's commencement, a Japanese boat building class, and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Reporting contributed by Laszlo Toth, Anulika Ochuba, Husna Hussaini, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

President Biden visits Illinois, Facebook settlement checks are in the mail, Champaign Park District is named a finalist for a park and recreation management award, and a former White Sox head athletic trainer sues the team. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Josie Alameda, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

Candidates running for IL Governor, U of I announces new McKinley Director, Lincoln College closing, first Black woman to serve on IL court, and new AT&T 911 service Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emily Crawford, Nathalie Murillo, Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Lawmakers form Illinois Freedom Caucus, a new solar-powered buoy was launched near Navy Pier, UIUC is hosting a BFA Exhibition, and UIS Police are donating body armor to Ukraine. Hosted by Madison Holcomb. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Owen Henderson, Mac Dudley, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout.

The University of Illinois basketball head coach records his 500th career win, the Illini Union hosts a free graduation photo event, a program through United Way encourages healthy early childhood development, and protests concerning the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned begin in Champaign. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackson Janes, Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, and Owen Hender...

A circular fashion expo at UIUC; Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the State Farm Center; pop-up COVID-19 booster clinics at Carle; the return of Urbana's Market at the Square; and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Reporting contributed by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini, Laszlo Toth, and Avery Bowen. Music by Boxout

Children's day celebration at Japan House, More security in downtown Champaign, Gas station stickers and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Daniel Villareal, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson. Music by Boxout It has been a pleasure to work on the news team for the last two years. I wish everyone luck in their future endeavors, I know all of you, and the station will go far! Best, A...

IL lawmakers speak on Roe V. Wade, installations of automated license plate readers, Pritzker announces anti-violence funds, IL chooses not to start hockey, and new apartments on Green St. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Nathalie Murillo, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

A man Colorado tests positive for avian flu, UIUC basketball tournament raised money for Ukrainian orphans, university dinning halls to celebrate Eid, and Urbana mayor appoints new fire chief. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Laszlo Toth, Tori Gellman, Anulika Ochuba and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Five Illinois counties are listed as a medium-level COVID risk, Champaign county prepares to close an Urbana jail, money goes to help Illinois homeowners, the Illini Men's Golf Team win the Big Ten Conference title, and University of Illinois football players get drafted to the NFL. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Jan...

A rise in anti-Semitic attacks, the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, the Undergraduate Research Symposium, monthly block parties in Champaign, and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villareal, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout

Champaign passes new housing initiatives, MRNA Covid boosters are available for ages 50 and up, a new teacher bill is passed and more Hosted by Anne McKeown Stories by Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Josie Alameda, And Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Severe hepatitis cases in Illinois, Secretary of State candidates approved, IL COVID-19 vaccine reminders, Carle memorial for organ donors, and Tim Killeen tests positive for COVID-19 Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, and Nathalie Murillo Music by Boxout

Ukrainian exhibits and performances at UIUC, university releases anti-phishing email tools, four Illinois counties now placed at medium risk for COVID-19, Illinois governor signs 8 bills into law, and MTD honored for reducing carbon footprint. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Stories by Owen Henderson, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Daniel Villarreal, and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout

A team of researchers develop a new technique for producing drugs, power company Ameren announces a rate increase, the Autism Program at the University of Illinois plans to continue its online summer camp for high school students, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources responds to the spread of avian influenza. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Avery...

A new COVID-19 test created by UIUC professors, Spring Jam, Illinois stimulus checks, a new mural in Urbana, and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Stories by Husna Hussaini, Anulika Ochuba, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout