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Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Illinois, Governor Pritzker announces a partnership with Aldi for SNAP recipients, the Electoral College finishes counting votes in the presidential election, Attorney General William Barr steps down, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jackson Janes, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine begins today, Lovie Smith is fired as head coach for the Illini football team, Sarah Fuller makes history as the first woman to score in a Power Five conference game, free parking is available downtown, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Jane Knight, Jackson Janes, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Big Ten academic honorees announced, a record number of daily Covid cases, an increase in American unemployment rates, FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Morocco-Israel relations, and the results of last night's Women's basketball game. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Emma Boone, Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Justin Malone, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Small business incentive program opens in Champaign, Krannert Art Museum plans Andean art exhibit, Anti-trust suit filed against Facebook, Canada approves a COVID-19 vaccine, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Jackson Janes, Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Anne McKeown, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

Illinois Basketball beats Duke 83-68, COVID vaccinations begin in England, the Biden Administration announces a pick for Secretary of Defense, and Chuck Yeager passes away. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Jackson Janes, Justin Malone, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Apartment fire in Champaign, University of Illinois' new age-friendly initiative, Governor J.B. Pritzker continues his Covid-19 updates, new health-care professionals in government, and Bob Dylan's catalog moves to Universal Music Publishing Group. Hosted by Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

UIUC moves forward from old mascot, DACA is reinstated, US troops are moved out of Somalia, new U of I COVID test tubes, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Jane Knight, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Improvements to the campus observatory, a fire at a local apartment complex, Covid-19 updates, former U.S. presidents set to take Covid vaccine first, and peace negotiations in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, and Emily Crawford Music by Boxout

UIUC switches to text message notification for positive COVID-19 tests, Pfizer's vaccine approved in the UK, CDC reduces recommended quarantine length, two losses for Illini basketball, and more Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

COVID-19 Updates, Cyber Monday sets retail records, and the Arecibo Observatory Telescope collapses. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Tori Gellman Music by Boxout

Changes in the University of Illinois' testing schedule, CDC warns of COVID spike after the holidays, Moderna applies for FDA approval of their vaccine, President-Elect Joe Biden continues to grow his cabinet and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

Reservations needed to access the ARC, the Trump administration continues to call for the recount of votes, Iran's top nuclear scientist is assassinated, Somi Kakoma debuts her experimental short film, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

MTD to keep reduced service throughout the winter, several utility companies suspend disconnections throughout the winter, IDPH recommends staying home for the holidays, an Illini blowout, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Mac Dudley, Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

UIUC professors are named AAAS Fellows, Pennsylvania certifies its election results, the stock market surges to record-breaking heights, and Joe Biden nominates a Treasury Secretary. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, Tori Gellman, and Justin Malone. Music by Boxout

AstraZeneca announces a new vaccine, the University of Illinois kicks off homecoming festivities, presidential election results are verified in key swing states, President-Elect Joe Biden unveils his cabinet picks and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Tori Gellman, Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher and Barrett Wynn. Music by Boxout

COVID-19 cases reach an all-time high in the US, a Champaign emergency order provides utility relief, high risk Americans could receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as December, an additional Georgia ballot recount will occur, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Justin Malone, Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Ameren continues disconnection moratorium, an indictment in the Madigan corruption investigation, Secretary of State Pompeo visits the West Bank, Wrigley Field designated a national historic landmark, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Josie Alameda, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, Jane Knight, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

University of Illinois professors honored for their research, the state of the pandemic in Illinois, updates on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the National Book Awards, and more. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Jackson Janes, Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, and Emma Boone Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois establishes study spaces on campus, JB Pritzker announces an expansion of the internet infrastructure in Illinois, Congressional runoff elections continue in Georgia, the Pentagon announces plans to withdraw troops from the Middle East, and more. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Justin Malone, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Drug company Moderna announces a new vaccine, University of Illinois alumni in the Space Station, Illinois counties go into lockdown due to coronavirus cases, Israeli Prime Minister to speak with President-Elect Joe Biden, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

Champaign central student passes away in shooting, Armenia and Azerbaijan reach a ceasefire, attempts to remove DACA are struck down, MTD receives new funding, and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, Reese Armstrong, and Anne McKeown Music by Boxout

A truck stop opens in Tuscola, Illinois regulators join nationwide cannabis team, Ukrainian President Zelensky tests positive for COVID-19, the Weeknd to play a socially distanced superbowl, and more. Hosted by Tori Gellman Stories by Josie Alameda, Emma Boone, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong Music by Boxout

UIUC test-optional in 2021, COVID-19 at an all-time high, over 7,000 refugees flee Ethiopia, Ayo Dosunmu named to preseason All-American team, and more. Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

Illinois faculty and staff must test twice per week, GSA refuses to certify the election, Tropical Storm Theta breaks records, Illinois Basketball ranked in the top 10, and more. Hosted by Barrett Wynn Stories by Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes Music by Boxout

COVID-19 vaccine shows promise, Mark Esper out at DoD, President-Elect Biden forms coronavirus advisory panel, and the Supreme Court to hear ACA case. Hosted by Justin Malone Stories by Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn, and Emma Boone Music by Boxout