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Herd immunity unlikely, severe thunderstorm watch, Unit 4 reopening for in-person instruction next school year, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin asks FBI director to comment on allegations surrounding the January 6th insurrection, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Kalya Mish, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Illini astronaut comes home, COVID cases continue to rise in Illinois, shooting in Green Bay, NFL draft ends, tennis and golf B1G championship Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Reese Armstrong, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois plans to replace COVID-19 testing with vaccine proof, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot eases restrictions on Chicago, Illinois Representative proposes to remove ban on betting on in-state college sports, the FDA moves to ban menthol products and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Meagan Vicens, Da Yeon Eom and Jackson Janes.  Music b...

U of I professor awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, Illinois announces two new manufacturing training facilities, 2021 NFL Draft, President Biden's first 100 days in office, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by: Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Neshmia Malik Music by Boxout

Faculty members from the University of Illinois win national recognition, Governor Pritzker passes a law addressing racial inequities in healthcare, the CDC issues new guidance on masks and gatherings, Biden issues an executive order raising the minimum wage for government contractors, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Justin...

Illinois loses one seat in the US House of Representatives, the second COVID wave grips India, Illinois vaccine supply soon to outweigh demand, vaccines available in Champaign County, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jackson Janes, Kayla Mish, Anisha Kasem, Tori Gellman, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Virtual undergrad research symposium, lifted pause on J&J vaccine, Biden recognizes Armenian genocide, 93rd Academy Awards, Illini softball and baseball updates Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Mac Dudley, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Illinois COVID-19 cases increase statewide, Biden administration combats climate change, Illinois Department of Transportation continues closures on I-57, the U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation to grant D.C. statehood and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Mac Dudley, Neshmia Malik and Meagan Vicens.  Music by Boxout 

Illinois hospitals experience COVID surge, Earth Day at the University of Illinois, Illinois passes bill guaranteeing admission to the U of I system for community college students, Department of Justice investigation into Minneapolis Police Department, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by: Da Yeon Eom, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Updates on COVID-19 in the Champaign-Urbana Area, Shootings continue across America, the Jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Derick Chauvin, the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale, and more Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Neshia Malik, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

All Americans eligible for the COVID vaccine, freeze warning over Central Illinois, 2 shootings in Champaign, NASA completes the first flight on Mars, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Kayla Mish, Anisha Kasem, Barrett Wynn, Owen Henderson and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Newspaper program goes online, vaccination campaign targets students, Adam Toledo shooting protests, mass shooting spikes, and Illini sports roundup Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom, Tara Mobasher, Kayla Mish, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Bill that proposes term limits in Illinois passes committee, University researchers assemble playbook to help schools reopen, Danville Area Community College offers free summer classes to vaccinated individuals, testimonies in Derek Chauvin’s trial wrap up, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Josie Alameda, Da Yeon Eom, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman and Neshmia Malik.  Music by Boxout

Champaign COVID updates, University commencement ceremonies, Daunte Wright's killer charged, plans for the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by: Jane Knight, Meagan Vicens, Reese Armstrong, Owen Henderson, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Illinois suspends J&J vaccine over rare blood clots, visitation resumes at state correctional facilities, Biden pushes troop removal to September, last night's baseball action, and more Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

All community members 16 and up eligible for the COVID vaccine, GOP Illinois State Representatives call for greater transparency in redistricting, body camera footage released from Minneapolis shooting, Illini fans welcomed back in-person for Orange and Blue spring football game, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jackson Janes, Kayla Mish, Anne McKeown, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson...

University Ramadan measures, fatal car crash in Champaign, Market St. closure, Prince Philip died, and community exhibit at Krannert Art Museum. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Expanded vaccine eligibility, Biden proposes new laws to address gun violence, the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin continues, Illinois faces off against Iowa in Women's Soccer, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jackson Janes, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom, Tara Mobasher, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Consolidated election results, Illinois vaccination updates, Demirjian Park opens, AstraZeneca vaccine concerns, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Josie Alameda, Anisha Kasem, Jackson Janes, Owen Henderson, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

The CDC grants the state of Illinois $124 million for vaccine distribution, consolidated election in Illinois results start to come in, President Joe Biden moves up his previous vaccine eligibility deadline and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley and Neshmia Malik.  Music by Boxout 

All members of the UIUC community eligible for COVID vaccination, Baylor wins the NCAA tournament, Gov JB Pritzker visits Champaign, The National Labor Relations Board determines Amazon's illegal firings and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, Kalya Mish, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Shooting in Champaign, Pritzker's voting rights bill, Russia military on Ukrainian border, upcoming poetry reading with Pulitzer winning author, and Softball and Baseball roundup Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn, Da Yeon Eom, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois announces plans for the fall semester, the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine proves to be effective 6 months after the second dose, Music professor Stephen Taylor composes a piece reflecting the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cubs and the Cardinals begin their regular seasons, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Meagan Vicens, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom, Tori...

Illinois expands capacity limits, Governor Pritzker announces federal funding for K-12 schools, COVID-19 cases rise throughout Illinois, Pfizer COVID vaccine trials in younger children, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Biden announces measures to combat Asian-American hate, Fourth Street closure, UIUC library and information science program ranked number one, College of Media events, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Neshmia Malik, and Mac Dudley Music by Boxout