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Fiber optic construction in Champaign, new appointments at Unit 4 schools, state senate adjourns without passing a clean energy bill, upcoming mental health talk at KAM, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, Kayla Mish, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

A weekend Champaign shooting, a Chemical plant explosion in Rockford, Illinois, Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine shows promising results, top Department of Justice official resigning, and Chicago's push for activities for the summer. Hosted by Reese Armstrong Stories by Tori Gellman, Justin Malone, Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Pavement repair and road closures in C-U, storm damages across IL, 600 thousand Covid-related deaths in U.S., G7 conference concludes, and Illini track and field updates Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Illinois' move to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the expansion of COVID-19 saliva testing into elementary schools, the cancelation of the Keystone XL Pipeline, additional FEMA teams in Illinois, and more.

Man hospitalized following Champaign shooting, UIUC professor discovers a link between high cholesterol and breast cancer, President Joe Biden takes first international trip while in office, Illinois caverns reopen and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign plans to spend $25.3M from American Rescue Plan, a juvenile justice partnership in central Illinois, slowing vaccination rates threaten the White House's July 4th goal, and Japan residents show hesitancy about summer Olympics. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, and Barrett Wynn Music by Boxout

Champaign area shooting, updated Illinois Covid-19 statistics, a new Alzheimer's drug, Bezos goes planetary, and Illinois Men's Tennis honors. Hosted by Reese Armstrong Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Rain barrel and composter sale, Phase 5 guidelines, overturn of assault weapons ban, G7 corporate tax ban, and Cubs and Cardinals updates Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

A shooting in Champaign, Chicago's updated reopening plans, US contributions to the global vaccination effort, tickets to Ebertfest, and more. Hosted by Owen Henderson Stories by Emily Crawford, Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, Barrett Wynn, and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout

U of I Extension receives $45 million gift, Ilinois Senate votes to create elected school board, Illinois COVID updates, Lollapalooza lineup, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Emily Crawford, Jackson Janes, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, and Justin Malone Music by Boxout

Champaign city council resumes in-person sessions, Unit 4 schools summer meal distribution begins, a $42.3 Billion state budget passed in Springfield, Illini out at the NCAA Golf Championships, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Kayla Mish, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Covid case and vaccination stats, Paxton's Grand Old Flag, Illinois General Assembly's last day of session, China's updated child policy, and Illini NCAA Men's Golf Championship. Hosted by Reese Armstrong Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

City facilities reopening, Memorial Day in CU, athlete endorsement bill, Illinois Covid-19 ratings, and Illini golf update Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, Mac Dudley, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Illinois COVID-19 vaccine and case updates, lane closures open up for Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois baseball team travels to New Jersey to take on Rutgers, unemployment rates remain stable in Illinois and more. Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Jackson Janes, Neshmia Malik and Da Yeon Eom.  Music by Boxout

PZ/NZ deadline, UIUC and IBM collaboration, travel COVID-19 vaccination clinics, Tennis quarterfinals, and more. Stories by Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, Reese Armstrong, Jackson Janes, Barrett Wynn, and Justin Malone Hosted by Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

Champaign NOAA Radio returns late this week, a study from the University of Illinois looks at student motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Moderna approved for children 12-18, one year since the death of George Floyd, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Justin Malone, Tori Gellman, and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

IDPH announces wastewater monitoring system for COVID-19, an arrest is made in sorority house burglary, vaccination updates, civilian airliner intercepted in Belarus and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Memorial service for Chris Oberheim, ARC reopening, new legislative maps, Bitcoin volatility, and Illini baseball recap Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

COVID cases in Champaign county rise, a ceasefire agreement is reached in the Gaza Strip, a new Amazon Prime series features UIUC students, three former Illinois men's golfers compete in the PGA Championship and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Tori Gellman, Justin Malone, Reese Armstrong and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Champaign officer killed on duty, Picnic with the Peonies Fundraiser, J. B. Pritzker infrastructure updates, Biden calls for de-escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson. Music by Boxout

University of Illinois researchers develop a new, rapid saliva test, The United States announces a tax credit for those with children, The Biden Administration sends vaccines abroad, Fighting continues in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, and Jane Knight Music by Boxout

The Illinois Department of Public Health updates its mask mandate, the University of Illinois makes changes to COVID-19 testing for the summer, the University’s BFA acting showcase is now available online, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case challenging Roe v. Wade and more.  Hosted by Jane Knight Stories by Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight and Jackson Janes. Music by...

Construction closures in C-U, crime up in Champaign, businesses drop mask requirements, violence escalates in Gaza, and an Illini sports update Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

The state of Illinois enters the Bridge to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, Carle Health is vaccinating individuals ages 12 years and older, the U.S. eases mask-wearing requirement for those vaccinated, public health officials announce plan to subsidize COVID-19 testing at public middle and high schools and the Chicago Bears release their schedule for the upcoming 2021 season.  Hosted by...

Train derailment in Pesotum, Champaign eases COVID restrictions, gas prices spike, J. B. Pritzker announces plans for state tourism, and more. Hosted by Tara Mobasher Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Reese Armstrong, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout