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Welcome Week at the U of I, Illinois COVID cases rise, Governor J.B. Pritzker signs legislation protecting older Illinoisians, President Joe Biden addresses withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Kayla Mish Music by Boxout

Lane closure on Kirby, vaccine lottery winners, Pritzker signs new legislation, Taliban in Kabul, and Haitian earthquake Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

A COVID-19 update from the University of Illinois, severe weather in Champaign County, the 2020 census, gains in Afghanistan by the Taliban, and more.

Unit Four schools resume next Thursday, Champaign County reaches a 50% vaccination rate, The 100th Anniversary of the butter cow at the Illinois State Fair, A new host for Jeopardy!, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Kayla Misch, Anne McKeown, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

David Palmer throws his hat in the ring for IL-13, family and medical leave legislation signed by Gov. Pritzker, Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment report, 1.2T infrastructure bill passes the Senate, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn. Music by Boxout

Urbana shooting, Illini Volleyball and Basketball 2021 schedules, Senate budget plan, Illinois vaccination updates, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Tori Gellman, Justin Malone, Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Road closures in C-U, weekend shooting in Urbana, masks required at Illinois state fair, Taliban surges in Afghanistan, and Tokyo Olympics come to a close Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Justin Malone Music by Boxout

Road construction in Champaign, feminine hygiene product legislation in Illinois, President Biden's climate plans, impeachment proceedings against New York's Andrew Cuomo, and more.

Two more arsons in Champaign, mask mandate in Illinois PreK-12 schools, WHO calls for a booster shot moratorium amid widespread vaccine disparity, and updates from Tokyo Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Josie Alameda, Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Updates from last night's city council meeting, a shooting in Urbana leaves a woman dead, an investigation finds NY Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, updates from the Tokyo Games, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, and Anne McKeown Music by Boxout

Champaign shooting, Governor Pritzker signs executive order, COVID-19 cases rise across the country, Tokyo Olympics updates, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, and Kayla Mish Music by Boxout

Multiple weekend shootings in C-U, masking requirements updated, eviction moratorium in balance, Ayo Dosunmu drafted to Chicago Bulls, and an Olympics update Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

Champaign schools suspend their school resource officer program, the University of Illinois brings back its mask mandate, President Biden mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for federal civilian workers, an update from the Olympics, and more.

Clean water for rural Champaign County residents, The College of LAS at UIUC appoints a new dean, Governor JB Pritzker announces a new investment plan to expand the early childhood educator pipeline, Updates on the Olympic games, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, Kayla Misch, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Last night’s City Council meeting, Gov. Pritzker signs pro-LGBTQ legislation, CDC revises masking guidance, updates on the Tokyo Olympics, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Justin Malone, Owen Henderson, Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Arsons at Champaign parks, U of I opens India recruitment offices, Champaign unveils Oberheim Street sign, mask mandates may return as COVID cases surge, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Champaign County fair, weekend shooting in Champaign, COVID cases on the rise, Pelosi appoints Illinois' Kinzinger, and Tokyo Olympics updates Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout

A possible new treatment for breast cancer, an interim police chief in Champaign, rising unemployment numbers, firings at the Olympics, and more.

Hazy skies in Illinois, COVID-19 cases on the rise, US borders remain closed, the Olympics begin Friday, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Justin Malone, and Anne McKeown Music by Boxout

CU shelters to reopen in August, 2020 deadlier than last five years, Rep. Davis appointed to Jan. 6 commission, Jeff Bezos goes to space, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, Kayla Mish, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Delta in CU, higher education guidance for Illinois colleges, stock market tumble, COVID-19 threatens Tokyo Olympics and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Barrett Wynn, and Kayla Mish Music by Boxout

Construction and road closures, Amtrak returns, DACA ruling, flooding in Germany, and Kofi Cockburn returns to Champaign Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Renovations on a historic hotel in Urbana, the resignation of the legislative inspector general, criminal justice reform bills in Illinois, COVID-19 misinformation on social media, and more.

The University of Illinois evaluates whether to reopen study abroad programs for the upcoming spring semester, Governor Pritzker visits the White House, Overdose deaths continue to rise throughout the pandemic, The European Union announces a new climate plan, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Kayla Misch Music by Boxout

Champaign city council meeting, SHIELD test expansion, Illinois apprenticeship program, J&J vaccine warning, and Emmy nominations Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Justin Malone, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout