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Real IDs needed to fly domestically, New Urbana Mayor, Professor emeritus Shozo Sato passes, Bike and Roll to School Day, GayBar venue closing Stories by Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, Brandi Roman, and Faith Routley Hosted by Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

President Trump cuts public broadcasting funding, the Department of Homeland Security pays travel costs for self-deporting immigrants, Illinois senators debate over community college degree offerings, Fighting Illini men's golf will host the NCAA Urbana Regional and Champaign Park Pickleball Tournament registration ended yesterday. Stories by Emily Huffman, Peter Hanson, Sean Farnsley, Maeve Keele...

Debate takes place over new proposal, New Urbana Mayor, Pro-Palestinian protests return to Main Quad, Circular Fashion Expo takes place, Fighting Illini Baseball team falls to Rutgers Stories by Nick Roacho, Samaya Mcdonald, Faith Routley, Kennedy Caldwell and Maeve Keeley Hosted by Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

World news roundup, Resist at the IMC, the Wedding Singer at Parkland and Moo-of-I. Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

Bills to raise require more training for law enforcement handling sexual assault cases, and another bill to raise the minimum detainment age for minors. CFE clothing swap and runway and an IHSA baseball venue change. Hosted by Amelia Benson Must by Boxout

Pritzker clarifies his speech, University student visas get reactivated, the Centennial Chargers win against the Champaign Central Maroons and Springtime Walk and Talks begin May 1. Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Peter Hanson, Maeve Keeley and Faith Routley Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Music by Boxout

Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges borrowers to vacate default, University commits to higher education amid recent actions by the Trump Administration, Farmers Market set to reopen, and former Fighting Illini football player gets drafted into the NFL. Stories by Sean Farnsley, Emily Huffman, Peter Hanson and Maeve Keeley Hosted by Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

Spring Jam takes over the Main Quad and Race Weekend occurs in Champaign Stories by Maeve Keeley, Brandi Roman, and Faith Routley Hosted by Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

News Correspondent Emily Huffman sat down with Michelle Schwarz to talk about her experience in losing her husband to suicide.  Amnesty International thrift sale, World News Roundup and another Midnight Market Stories by Emily Huffman, Faith Routley, Zayna Quraishi and Amelia Benson Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

Undergrad Research Symposium opens, Bank building construction, Urbana high school earth day cleanup and Marathon weekend around the corner Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Zayna Quraishi , Nick Roacho, Abby Timm and Maeve Keeley. Music by Boxout

The Department of Education will resume involuntary federal student loan repayments, the University responds to the changing DEI landscape, International Dark Sky Week starts this week and road closures will go into effect in the CU area starting tomorrow. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Sean Farnsley, Abby Timm, Faith Routley and Brandi Roman Music by Boxout

Pope Francis dead at 88, Protest at Alma Statue, EbertFest begins tomorrow and Champaign Central Maroons host Richwood Knights Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Faith Routley, Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, and Maeve Keeley Music by Boxout

Urbana protests against President Trump, Professor sues Turning Point USA, and Circular Fashion Expo clothing collection to begin soon Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Faith Routley, Nick Roacho, and Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

This weeks World News Roundup, Boneyard Creek Community Day recap and Illinois Vintage Fest Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Outbox

A state bill is passed, the University files a lawsuit against the federal government, University AI researchers try to keep students healthy and the women's gymnastics coach is not extended.

The DCEO expands the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, an Illinois Senate bill declaring cannabis odor no longer cause to search a vehicle without a warrant passes, the Champaign School Board reschedules their meeting, the Hotel Royer reopens in Urbana and the 2026 Illini football season will see a number of freshman linebackers. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Abby Timm, Brandi Roman...

New bill protects University press affliates, UI graduate students art exhibit, Virginia Theatre opens in time for EbertFest and Women's basketball adds new transfer. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Emily Huffman, Faith Routhley, Sean Farnsley and Maeve Keeley Music by Boxout

Governor JB Pritzker called to testify in DC, A state Democratic bill for HIV medications passes, Worker unions rally at Main Quad and Women's basketball adds new transfer guard. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Abby Timm, Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Maeve Keeley Music by Boxout

Deputy News Director Abby Timm and News Correspondent Maeve Keeley present a special feature on the SSLC's Sustainapalooza event this Saturday, followed by the world news roundup Stories by Abby Timm, Maeve Keeley and Zayna Quraishi Hosted by Amelia Benson Music by Outbox

University students are having their visas revoked in the midst of a President Trump crackdown, the stock market is on the mend, Urbana's Hotel Royer is set to reopen and four campus restaurants are issued yellow food safety alerts. Hosted by Peter Hanson. Music by Boxout

The NWS will not pursue a new contract with artificial intelligence company Lilt, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to boost coal production, Charlie Kirk visited the University on his American Comeback tour, and the Virginia Theater reopened in Champaign. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Faith Routley, Abby Timm, and Emily Huffman Music by Boxout

"Hands Off" protests in Champaign, Stolen SNAP benefits, Charlie Kirk comes to UIUC, Cherry blossoms bloom at Japan House and Champaign Central HS softball team plays. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Faith Routhley, Emily Huffman, Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, and Maeve Keeley Music by Boxout

Toxic baby food awareness bill, New Champaign School District board members, UI housing policy changes and Tomislav Ivisic returns to Illini basketball. Hosted by Nick Roacho Stories by Sean Farnsley, Nick Roacho, Brandi Roman and Maeve Keeley Music by Boxout

Pritzker signs agreement with Mexico, Engineering Open House and street closures, UC Books to Prisoners sale and Plant Fair. Hosted by Amelia Benson Stories by Nick Roacho, Abby Timm, Zayna Quraishi and Amelia Benson Music by Boxout

Urbana mayor Diane Marlin will retire after eight years in office, the Boneyard Arts Festival begins tomorrow, and Wiz Khalifa will perform at the Canopy Club on May 21. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Nick Roacho, Amelia Benson, and Emily Huffman Music by Boxout