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Illinois prepares for third wave of COVID-19, early voting locations open in Champaign County, Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd begins, the CDC reports new efficacy rates of COVID-19 vaccines, and Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals wrap up spring training.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Jane Knight, Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes.  Mus...

Weekend weather update, Target fire, voting rights bill, fear of third wave of COVID-19, "Ever Given" unblocked from Suez Canal Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, and Kayla Mish Music by Boxout

President Joe Biden holds first press conference, Grainger College of Engineering hosts distinguished alumni event, barricades placed on Green Street, technology CEOs testify in Congress, and Illinois softball holds best batting average.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Da Yeon Eom, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Daniel Street closure, severe storms rampage across the south, J.B. Pritzker receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a ship stuck in the Suez, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Voting for UIUC student elections closes today, Gov. Pritzker signs four bills aimed at economic equity, Evanston becomes the first city in the nation to approve reparations for Black citizens, music industry revenue jumps 7.4% in 2020 despite pandemic restrictions, and the nation reels from a mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda...

AstraZeneca vaccine is confirmed to be safe, Governor Pritzker condemns the Atlanta shooting, vaccine distribution continues, the Fighting Illini men's basketball team returns to campus, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Kayla Mish, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

New L-E-D lights in Champaign, JB Pritzker's administration appointments, Senator Tammy Duckworth's FBI inquiry, spring break in Miami, and Illinois loss in the March Madness tournament Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Governor J.B. Pritzker announces extended vaccine eligibility, local vaccine and case updates, heavy winds cause damage in Champaign-Urbana, AstraZeneca vaccine distribution, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Tara Mobasher, Meagan Vicens, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom and Neshmia Malik.  Music by Boxout

Champaign mobile testing sites, Atlanta shooting, mental health bill in the IL Senate, tornadoes in the south, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, Anisha Kasem, Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

Urbana Park District receives a state grant to construct a new recreation center, Illinois Veterans Centers declared COVID free, Moderna begins vaccine trials for children under 12, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu makes the All-America First team, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Vaccination sites, fine and fee deferral program, halted distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Illini men's basketball moves up to number two in AP rankings, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Kalya Mish, Tori Gellman, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Champaign road closures, Covid-19 vaccine appointment call center, possible Cuomo impeachment trial, Illini Men's Basketball victory, and UIUC at the 63rd Grammy Awards Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Kayla Mish, Da Yeon Eom , Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois philanthropic campaign reaches its goal, President Biden passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to check for expired alarms, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight  Stories by Jackson Janes, Neshmia Malik, Da Yeon Eom, Meagan Vicens, and Mac Dudley. Music by Boxout

Governor J. B. Pritzker's visit to Parkland, Congress passes COVID relief bill, vaccination efforts continue through Champaign County, President Biden announces plans to order 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois to allow 2020 and 2021 graduates a chance to cross the stage at graduation, Charges against the officer who murdered George Floyd are being brought back to court to be reconsidered, News on the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Storied by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Neshmia Malik, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Revised CDC COVID guidelines, Champaign County vaccination update, Education and Workforce Equity Act, Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equality and sexual assault, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Kayla Mish, Barrett Wynn, Owen Henderson, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Vaccines for students, UIUC sustainability challenge, P1 variant in Illinois, Covid-19 stimulus package, and Men's Basketball update. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, and Meagan Vicens Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois announces fall plans, J.B. Pritzker opens two mass vaccination sites, House of Representatives cancels meeting from fears of second Capitol attack, and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Anne McKeown, Josie Alemeda, and Reese Armstrong. Music by Boxout

Veterinary medicine scholarship, airlines' distribution of vaccines, stimulus check eligibility, Iraqi rocket attack, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Reese Armstrong, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

The FDA approves the COVID-19 spit test used at the University of Illinois, Vaccine rollout continues across the country, FBI Director Chrisitan Wray testifies on Capital Hill regarding the attack on the capital, the Illinois Men's Basketball team plays Michigan, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District expands vaccine eligibility, migrant families reunited, Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Gov Pritzker speaks at barber and cosmetology program graduation, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Mac Dudley, Barrett Wynn, Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

CU Covid-19 numbers, Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, Asian-American hate crimes, Illini Women's Basketball updates, and the 78th Golden Globe Awards. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, and Justin Malone Music by Boxout

Pfizer and BioNTech study a third vaccine, Michael Madigan’s first State Representative replacement resigns, The Equality Act passes in the House of Representatives, Illinois men’s basketball team takes win during Senior Night, Annual Insect Fear Festival today.  Hosted by Jane Knight. Stories by Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Reese Armstrong, Mac Dudley, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

Urbana Primary Election, Governor Pritzker visits Champaign-Urbana and Peoria, Senate confirmation hearings, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by the FDA, and more. Stories by Anne McKeown, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, Justin Malone, and Reese Armstrong Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Champaign schools begin a modified in-person schedule, Governor Pritzker announces expanded food benefits statewide, President Biden and the First Lady travel to Houston, Texas, Illinois Basketball plays Nebraska, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout