Hosted by Amelia Benson.

Music by Boxout

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy preview, official CU trick-or-treating hours, upcoming Dad's Weekend activities and City of Champaign study session coverage.

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie and Sean Farnsley.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The Champaign Farmers' Market season continues, C-U Bike to Work Day takes place tomorrow, Countywide Residential Electronics Collection registration opens, new Chicago Bears stadium won't cost the state and a VMAs recap.

Stories by Nick Roacho, Zayna Quraishi, Abby Timm and Kennedy Caldwell.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.

Music by Boxout.

Monday, September 8, 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the first news broadcast of the semester!

Women's soccer recap, City of Champaign seeking public input, Urbana City Council meeting cancelled, and One Week Boutique children's consignment sale

Stories by Kennedy Caldwell, Sean Farnsley, Amelia Benson and Abby Timm

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Boxout

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The final broadcast of the 2024-2025 season of WPGU News brings listeners an inside scoop on international students' summer plans, self-care tips for finals week, summer fashion predictions, Hot Takes of CU and more.

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Peter Hanson, Emily Huffman, Faith Routley, Kennedy Caldwell, Samaya McDonald, Brandi Roman and Abby Timm.

Hosted by Amelia Benson, alongside the voices of Zayna Quraishi, Peter Hanson, Emily Huffman, Faith Routley, Kennedy Caldwell, Samaya McDonald and Nick Roacho.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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 Keeley and Zayna Quraishi

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Music by Boxout

Monday, May 5, 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Friday, May 2, 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

World news roundup, Resist at the IMC, the Wedding Singer at Parkland and Moo-of-I.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Boxout

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Monday, April 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Friday, April 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Monday, April 21, 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Friday, April 18, 2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This weeks World News Roundup, Boneyard Creek Community Day recap and Illinois Vintage Fest

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Outbox

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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, Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Maeve Keeley

Music by Boxout

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Monday, April 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:45:00 -0500

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

Friday, April 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Ballot question regarding property taxes, new vintage shop in Champaign, Black Dog reopening to come in Urbana and new University administrative unit.

"University creates new Division of Parks and Natural Spaces" by Reyanna Paul

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Boxout

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker used a rare veto, a towing company employee is fired after a video of him performing an anti-semetic gesture surfaces online, new restaurants will soon open in Urbana and a local tradition returns after a hiatus.

Hosted by Peter Hanson.

Music by Outbox.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois governor JB Pritzker passed a bill protecting victims of sex trafficking, Clark Park is to undergo renovations in the spring, and University students voted to adopt the kingfisher as the official mascot.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.

Stories by Maeve Keeley, Faith Routley, and Zayna Quraishi.

Music by Boxout.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

A new Illinois law requires state run facilities to offer halal and kosher food options, Japan House has begun construction on new addition and Women's basketball tournament run ends.

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Emily Huffman.

Music by Boxout

Friday, March 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

World news roundup, Chancellor Jones to deliver commencement speech and soybean lab to close.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Outbox

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Three men's basketball players earned All-Big Ten honors,

A University of Illinois sophomore opened a brick and mortar store on Green St.

and Snoop Dogg will be headlining the Illinois State Fair.

Hosted by: Michael Sweeney

Stories by: Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Nick Roacho

Music by Boxout

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Rural Illinois faces a teacher shortage, the Illinois Environmental Environmental Protection Agency invests in water infrastructure loans, and the Social Security Administration changes its overpayment policy.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Stories by Brandi Roman, Zayna Quraishi, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Outbox

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

IL state police to host first all women recruitment event, Pritzker proposes school phone ban, Champaign seeking input on downtown renovations, and The Fighting Illini Men's basketball team place seventh in the final conference standings.

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Sean Farnsley, Amelia Benson, Kaitlyn Devitt and Peter Hanson.

Music by Boxout

Friday, March 7, 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week in world news, Illinois keeps classic state flag, food bank in Eastern Illinois gets extra donations and DOGE closing 6 federal buildings located in Illinois.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Stories by Zayna Quaraishi, Brandi Roman, Faith Routley and Dylan Strackman

Music by Outbox

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The Trump Administration has denied reimbursements for food programs dedicated to aiding farmers and communities in need,

Champaign City Council Member Davion Williams has yet to return to City Council meetings,

and three women's basketball players received All-Big Ten Accolades.

Hosted by: Michael Sweeney

Stories by: Peter Hanson, Emily Huffman and Sean Farnsley

Music by Boxout

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Japan House to add a new location, Art Sitkowski promoted to coach position at UIUC, and new IL law will allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Dylan Strackman, and Amelia Benson

Music by Boxout

Monday, March 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

'Carnaval' comes to the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, Illini women's basketball loses to Michigan, Prime Healthcare buys 8 Illinois hospitals and protestors gather in Champaign against Trump's immigration policies.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Sean Farnsley, and Nick Roacho

Music by Boxout

Friday, February 28, 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

World news roundup, Pritzker announces health debt erasure and upcoming "Red Hot Winter" show

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Outbox

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana has a new mayor,

Illinois Baseball flies the W after their home opener,

and Illinois becomes the first state to provide free test preparation.

Hosted by: Michael Sweeney

Stories by: Emily Huffman, Peter Hanson and Amelia Benson

Music by Boxout

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana adjusts its population count, a new Springfield bill would give sexual assault survivors vouchers for rideshare services for medical treatment, Illinois scores in the top 5 states with the highest AP test scores, and author Kent Brown will visit Champaign to promote his book tomorrow.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Brandi Roman

Music by Boxout

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Mass Transit District to vote on annexation of stops, Illini gymnast earns spot on national team, and The Fighting Illini Men's basketball team face the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Amelia Benson, Peter Hanson and Dylan Strackman

Music by Boxout

Monday, February 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois swim and dive team breaks records at Big Ten Championship, Illini Women's basketball loses to USC, and a prairie fire requires the help of six fire departments to get shut down.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Faith Routley Michael Sweeney, and Nick Roacho

Music by Boxout

Friday, February 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

World news roundup, upcoming Urbana mayoral election and Insect Fear Film Festival

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Music by Outbox

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered the State of the State Address,

Three University of Illinois professors were awarded a prestigious fellowship,

and Indiana bill to absorb several Illinois southern counties, moved forward in the lower courts.

Hosted by: Michael Sweeney

Stories by Peter Hanson, Michael Sweeney and Nicolas Roacho

Music by Boxout

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

An Indiana house bill that proposes a commission to decide to redraw state lines was passed, Soft Spoken performs this Thursday at the Krannert Center, and the Illinois State Museum is recruiting volunteers and judges for Illinois History Day.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Zayna Quraishi, and Emily Huffman.

Music by Boxout.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Gov. Pritzker hints at no tax hikes in 2026 state budget, The Fighting Illini Women’s golf team at the Spartan Suncoast Invitational, and legendary Illini baseball coach passes.

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Michael Sweeney

Music by Outbox

Monday, February 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana police department announces new plan to combat gun violence, Illini wrestling loses to Penn State, and Urbana Mayor democratic primary candidates prepare for the election.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Nick Roacho, and Peter Hanson

Music by Boxout

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Madigan has been found guilty.

Former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan was convicted after 4 months of courtroom disputes.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

An apartment complex fire was swiftly taken care of by both Urbana and Champaign police,

Kendall Bostic made history while the Illini Women's basketball took care of the Boilermakers last night,

and Illinois was celebrated as the national leader in clean energy.

Hosted by: Michael Sweeney

Stories by: Zayna Quraishi, Michael Sweeney and Peter Hanson

Music by Outbox

Friday January 24th, 2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

J.B. Pritzker signs disability wage bill into law, Urbana early voting opens, and housing issues facing UIUC classes.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Michael Sweeney

Music by Boxout

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With President Donald Trump's looming threat of illegal immigrant deportation, CU police have announced their commitment to stay uninvolved, as is the law in Illinois.

Volunteers are needed to cuddle and feed baby goats at the Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery.

And Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet introduced a new bill that would require voters to present their IDs when voting.

Hosted by: Giuliana Means

Stories by: Michael Sweeney, Zayna Quraishi and Peter Hanson

Music by Outbox

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illini football ranked #16 on AP Top 25, Chicago prepares for Trump's planned deportations, and Illinois counties look to secede into Indiana.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Stories by Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Outbox

Friday, January 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The University tacks another year in a row of record high applications--a sign of a coming over-enrollment.

Starting in the fall, any Illinois high school graduate can transfer to UIUC from any college in the country given they achieved good enough grades and credit hours, possibly adding to the impending strain.

and University researchers discovered the ability to extract vital ingredients for sustainable fuel from an ultra-common plastic.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Michael Sweeney

Background reading:

UI receives record number of 1st-year applicants by Aiden Miller-Hisgen

Music by Outbox

Thursday, January 16th, 2025

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illini Men's basketball beats the Hoosiers, Urbana new restaurants opening, and Decatur to receive $10 million for transit.

Hosted by Peter Hanson

Stories by Michael Sweeney, Peter Hanson, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Outbox

January 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois lawmakers propose legalizing sex work, Illinois Secretary of State proposes digital IDs, and UIUC students begin testifying in Palestinian protest trial.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Amelia Benson, and Giuliana Means

Music by Outbox

Friday January 10th, 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illini basketball beats Penn State, Illinois complications over hemp tax regulations, and Savoy tax incentive vote.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Outbox

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0500

A $1 million grant was awarded to Champaign by the state to address homelessness.

Blood donations are low and the need is high in Central Illinois, especially during this period of dangerous weather conditions.

And Illini Softball player Ava Moore was named to the freshman top 100 list ahead of the season.

Hosted by: Giuliana Means

Stories by: Emily Huffman, Michael Sweeney and Peter Hanson

Music by Outbox

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign County improves first-responder procedures, Illinois passes name change bill, and UIUC basketball player wins Big 10 Freshman of the week.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Giuliana Means, and Michael Sweeney

Music by Outbox

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois student charged with mob action following pro-Palestine protests in April, has filed to motion to dismiss,

Defensive back Xavier Scott to return in orange and blue for the 2025 season,

And victim of Champaign house fire speaks out about struggles.

Hosted by Michael Sweeney

Stories by Peter Hanson, Michael Sweeney and Giuliana Means

Background reading:

UI student charged with mob action files motion to dismiss on 1st Amendment grounds by Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi
Xavier Scott announces return for 2025 season by Lauren Mendes

Music by Outbox

Monday, January 6, 2024

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:30:00 -0500

Illini football left tackle J.C. Davis decides to return for another season.

With a new year comes new laws; some more exciting than others.

Champaign Park District receives a $600k grant from the state to build the All Abilities Activities Hub.

Hosted by Peter Hanson

Stories by Michael Sweeney and Amelia Benson

Music by Outbox

Wednesday, December 11, 1024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The Illinois Supreme Court rules the smell of raw cannabis warrants a vehicle search, Champaign County Sheriff's Department hosts "Shop with a cop", Illinois incoming minimum wage increase and Illini football set to compete in the Cheez It Citrus Bowl.

Hosted by: Zayna Quraishi

Stories by: Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, Kaitlyn Devitt and Michael Sweeney

Music by Outbox

Friday, December 6, 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Illini Football recruits made their commitments official this week, Urbana may increase its recycling tax rate, Tuscola's downtown is turning into a holiday scavenger hunt with their Winter Window Walk and Decatur's property taxes will be rising in January.

Hosted by Amelia Benson

Stories by Peter Hanson, Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Amelia Benson

Music by Outbox

December 4, 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Illini Football Assistant Coach Dana Dimel passed away,

Peoria City Council narrowly approved a public sleeping ban,

Aidan Laughery was named Big 10 player of the week

and Vermillion County officials got sworn in.

December 3, 2024

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Illini Women's Volleyball are headed to the NCAA tournament,

Illinois' Cold Weather Rule just went into effect

and Illini football just wrapped up a historic season.

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Women's Basketball's Kendall Bostic earned Big Ten Player of the Week with her performances against Oregon State and Le Moyne,

33 Illinois counties have voted to secede from Cook County, making their own state,

And Women's XC's Halle Hill went solo to the NCAA Championships this weekend to race her final college 6k.

Friday, November 22, 2024

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC's Main Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of a time capsule of the same age.

Illinois Men's Basketball signed four-star and 89th overall recruit Brandon Lee on Tuesday.

and a federal judge overturned Illinois' assault weapons ban.

National/State Election Recap

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

A short recap of the national election outcome and local elections that will be felt on a national scale.

May 9, 2024

Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Pro-Palestine groups call Champaign to divest, Rocky Mountain fever spotted in Champaign, U of I students donate unwanted dorm items, transfer class brings size to men's basketball.

Hosted by Emily Huffman

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.

Music by Boxout.

May 7, 2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana summer camp gives young men purpose, truck with Israeli hostage screen displays stops at UIUC, net installed in Spalding Park, state representatives visit campus encampment.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Alice Mei.

Music by Boxout.

May 6, 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC will not cancel its commencement ceremony, an Illinois election bill was passed under unusual circumstances, a Forbes study highlights benefits of the public school model, a new bill implements relaxation activities in schools, and millions of birds are arriving in Illinois.

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Shane Werner, and Peter Derrah

Hosted by Peter Derrah

Music by Boxout

May 3, 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

University faculty groups have organized a protest outside of the Illini Union.

Richard “Dick” Cogdal, the oldest alumni of the University of Illinois Marching Illini has passed away at the age of 107.

In 1977, President Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act, known as the CRA, to tackle racial discrimination in mortgages.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign encampment proceeds for its fifth day on the main quad.

Hosted by Layli Nazarova

Stories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho, Emily Huffman, Suzette Murillo

Music by Boxout

May 2, 2024

Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

More on U of I Jewish response to protests, Champaign school board cancels meeting, Looney Tunes sail Kaufman Lake, U of I experts share how to help orphan animals, and cicada broods emerging simultaneously.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Shane Werner.

Music by Boxout.

May 1, 2024

Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The U of I encampment continues. Jewish students gather at the Alma Matter. Gas Prices trend downward in Champaign. Marathon participant saved during cardiac arrest. Illinois proposes a bill to eliminate "junk fees".

Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova

Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music by: Boxout

April 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

U of I Jewish communities respond to encampment, Race Weekend returns to Champaign-Urbana, volunteers clear 23,000 pounds of trash from Boneyard, Republicans push back on university funding, Illini golf finishes second at championship.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei.

Music by Boxout.

April 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:30:00 -0500

This episode covers the encampments this weekend organized by those protesting the University's investment in companies tied to Israel.

More recent updates have been added as more develops.

Hosted by Michael Sweeney

Stories by Alice Mei, Joaquin O'Malley-Macias, and Michael Sweeney

April 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The Urbana Police Department arrested a young man, identified as Boston Brooks, for threatening terrorist acts last Monday.

Michael Parekh, a computer science student at the University of Illinois won the top prize in Apple’s Swift Student Challenge among 50 other winners.

Illinois officially recognizes the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as their first declared tribe.

Hosted by Layli Nazarova

Stories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho and Suzette Murillo

Music by Boxout

April 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

State Senator speaks on Champaign school board, SROs return to Champaign schools after 3 years, Champaign Wine Walk returns, EIF shares Foodmobile dates in Champaign County, and Illinois banning junk fees.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Alice Mei.

Music by Boxout.

April 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Tyler James Willaims comes to U of I. Illinois House of Representatives divided on US Military Aid. New African American History signs to be built on campus. Luke Goode enters the transfer portal.

Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Alice Mei, Joy Quezada, Shane Werner

Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music by: Boxout

April 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

U of I's Office of DRES celebrates 75 years, Springfield Capitol experienced lockdown after bomb threat, wild animal ban passes Illinois house, Orlando Antigua returning to UIUC as men's basketball head coach

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Emily Huffman.

Music by Boxout.

April 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The death of UIUC student Akul Dhawan was ruled an accident, Qdoba is returning to campus, and 5 tornadoes touched down in Western Illinois.

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Shane Werner.

Hosted by Peter Derrah

Music by Boxout

April 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Hansberry entered transfer portal by Peter Derrah

Big rare cicada brood coming back to Illinois by Nicolas Roacho

April 4, 2024

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

CU mourns the loss of Dr. Willian Patterson, eye expert shares how to protect eyes from eclipse, CUPHD launches mental health program, Senate Republicans call for prison review board reform.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.

Music by Boxout.

April 3, 2024

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois All-American NFL star dies, Illini Women defeat Washington State and proceed to WBIT champaign, Edible book festival comes to Champaign, Urbana school board convenes for pivotal, Illinois adds Davis and loses Dainja in portal.

Storys by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo

Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music by: Boxout

April 2, 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana Middle School moves to e-learning due to short staff, U of I may soon offer MS in video game development, IDPH says IL respiratory virus level dropped to low, building collapses in Rantoul.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei.

Music by Boxout.

April 1st, 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC Men's Basketball was eliminated from March Madness, the US Supreme Court may ban an abortion pill, UIUC Women's Basketball continues victories in the WBIT, Carle Health is in a legal battle regarding property taxes, and Illinois bridges are ranked poor in a national study.

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Shane Werner, Joaqium O’Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah

Hosted by Peter Derrah

Music by Boxout

March 29, 2024

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Employees may no longer be required by employers to get a microchip implanted under their skin.

Heidi Mueller is taking over the Department of Children and Family Services.

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The 30-year-old Prairie Play Playground in Urbana has officially been torn down and will be replaced with a brand new structure.

The Illinois women’s basketball team lost to Maryland by a score of 75 to 65 in the Big Ten conference tournament.

Champaign school children are paying homage to one of their classmates by selling slime for a fundraiser.

The University of Illinois debuted a new suicide prevention program on campus Wednesday.

The Illinois Men’s Basketball Team lost 71 to 77 against the Purdue Boilermakers last Tuesday

Hosted by Layli Nazarova

Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho.

Music by Boxout.

February 26, 2024

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

An Illinois judge is removed following a controversial conviction reversal, Illinois Men's Basketball achieves its 1000th Big Ten victory, a proposed Illinois bill will legalize psychedelic mushrooms, a local pedestrian tragically passed away following a car accident, and Central and Centennial High Schools are sponsoring local job fairs.

February 23, 2024

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign City Council agreed to give a special permit for solar panels on the land around Moore’s Rescue Ranch.

The number 12 Illinois Men’s basketball team let their late lead slip Wednesday night in their away game against Penn State.

Last Wednesday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address.

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois Governor, J-B Pritzker announced Wednesday that more than three million dollars in state funding is going towards preserving and modernizing historic Route 66 in Illinois.

The Urbana Park District is hosting a celebration for the temporary closing and revamping of the Meadowbrook playground.

January 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Kansas court moves Terrence Shannon Jr.’s trial, coroner's update on U of I student death, and Champaign named bed bug ridden city.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

Stories by Nick Roacho, Stephanie Orellana, and Adelyn Mui.

Music by Boxout.

January 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Weather causes flight cancellations in Savoy, 5-star basketball recruit commits to Illinois, Eastern Illinois Food Bank hosts 15th annual Prom benefit, Illini track teams rank among national leaders.

Stories by Ethan Oskroba, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman.

Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music by Boxout

January 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

ISP warns about icy conditions in Central Illinois, U of I horticulture professor talks about salt impact on plants, Community and Residential Services Authority provide student disability resources, Illini Men's Basketball climb back in the top ten, Illinois to make cuts for developmentally disabled.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Elissa Eaton and Joy Quezada.

Music by Boxout.

January 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

An Illinois student was tragically found dead on campus, U of I Basketball Player Terrence Shannon Jr returns from suspension, U of I Board of Trustees approves a new budget, and the Champaign county board has a new member.

Hosted by Peter Derrah

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Peter Derrah

Music by Boxout

January 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The Urbana Youth Services Grant is set to open applications on February 1st.

A team of students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign won an international sustainable design competition.

A new Champaign Township Supervisor was chosen at a city meeting last Tuesday.

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Main Scoop Ice Cream opens in Urbana.

Illinois Commerce Commission guts proposals for utility grid expansions.

Toys For Tots in Champaign opens 20th annual distribution.

Supreme Court upholds Illinois gun law.

Stories By: Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Kaitlyn Devitt, Joy Quezada

Hosted By: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music By, Box Out

December 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Top international headlines from this week, Champaign County is adding more traffic cameras, and the Champaign County Community Coalition celebrates another great year.

Stories By, Peter Derrah, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Stephanie Orellana

Hosted By, Ashley Gilbert

Music By, Box Out

December 14, 2023

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois NAACP president is asked to resign, U of I cultural center earns national recognition, federal court denies request to shut down assault weapons ban, and Newton selected to All-American first team.

Hosted by Emily Huffman

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Kate Morris, and Peter Derrah

Music by Boxout

December 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign’s Daily Bread Soup Kitchen provides winter supplies to those in need, Champaign County Humane Society reduces adoption rates to promote pet adoption, the University of Illinois Men’s Basketball team ranks 16th place in the Associated Press Top 25 list, and Governor J.B. Pritzker signs bill to expand nuclear reactor construction.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Elissa Eaton

Music by Boxout

December 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois Department of Public Health recommends mask wearing in health care, Illini Bookstore offers sales and textbook purchases, McDonald's opens a new chain called CosMc's.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Kate Morris.

Music by Boxout.

December 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois invests 2 million in creating food networks and infrastructure.

A new fire chief appointed in Champaign for the first time in nearly 50 years, with the goal of more professional development in the department.

Fighting Illini Basketball thwarted by the University of Tennessee.

U of I hosts library patron online protection study.

Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Layli Nazarova, and Joy Quezada

Music by Boxout

December 8, 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

The U.S. is preparing to begin flight drills in Guyana following growing tensions with Venezuela.

The Seychelles declared a state of emergency yesterday following an explosion on the island of Mahe.

Thousands of Palestinians have fled to Rafah due to the ongoing violence in Gaza.

This month, Urbana-Champaign will be holding festive events to celebrate the holidays.

Illinois football’s star defensive lineman Jer’Zhan (ger-ZAN) Newton was placed gained All-American status by five different media outlets.

Hosted by Layli Nazarova

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Peter Derrah and Stephanie Orellana

Music by Boxout

December 7, 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

American Automobile Association opens in Champaign, Illinois migrant housing project halted, police lethal force database expanded, and Dolly Parton opens Imagination Library.

Hosted by Emily Huffman

Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt.

Music by Outbox

December 6, 2023

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Candlestick Lane Christmas lighting tradition, new Spine and Pain Center in local hospital, local colonel gains prestigious honor, and Illinois upsets the FAU basketball team

Hosted by Peter Derrah

Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Elissa Eaton

Music by Boxout

December 5, 2023

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Emergency plea filed to block Illinois weapons ban, Urbana police offer advice for protecting decorations, UIUC hosting events for finals week.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui and Kate Morris.

Music by Boxout.

December 4, 2023

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign organizers create a program for veterans with PTSD.

Illinois utility bill assistance program opens expansion.

Ebertfeast to host its annual festival for its 25th Anniversary, this week, in Champaign, IL.

Illinois Supreme Court denies access to FOID information.

Illini Basketball defeat Reuters in New Jersey.

Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Ashley Gilbert, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt.

Music by Boxout

December 1, 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

American oil production has reached a record peak.

Russia’ Supreme Court ruled that the global LGBTQ+ movement is extremist.

Former American National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away last Wednesday.

A ceasefire between the Israeli Government and Palestinian Hamas organization was established last Friday and has been largely maintained throughout the week.

Severe floods in Northern East Africa have led to hundreds of casualties and serious agricultural damage.

The U-S Department of Agriculture issued a disaster declaration for five counties in central Illinois yesterday.

Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Joaquim O’Malley-Macias

Music by Boxout

November 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

In the midst of the Israel-Hamas War, Jordan has announced its plans not to sign a forthcoming deal with Israel.

Protests in Mexico are pushing for a thorough investigation into the recent death of Jesus Ociel Baena.

Turkey has delayed Sweden’s aspirations of joining NATO.

The Illinois football team is traveling to face the University of Iowa this weekend.

New technology has been developed to protect lions in Africa by the U of I.

This week marks the second week of leaf collection in Urbana.

Hosted by Layli Nazarova

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Peter Derrah, Sonpari Singh And Stephanie Orellana

Music by Boxout

November 16, 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Earthquake reported in Illinois, University of Illinois art college seeking expansion funds, Illinois Chabad heads to Washington DC for Israel march, and updates on Illinois assault rifle ban.

Hosted by Emily Huffman

Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Ethan Oskroba

Music by Boxout

November 15, 2023

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Diwali celebration at Research Park, Krannert Art Museum renovations, Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall planned visit to U of I, concern over indoor plants for pets during the winter, and the U of I basketball team lost yesterday.

Hosted by Peter Derrah.

Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, Peter Derrah, and Joy Quezada.

Music by Boxout.

November 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Canadian wildfires may impact pollution tracking, University of Illinois-Spring receives law enforcement grant for anti-bias training, Champaign police request more license plate readers, incarcerated youth in Illinois see bad conditions, Illinois ranked 29th in healthcare.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman, Nick Roacho, and Kate Morris.

Music by Boxout.

November 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

New president of Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

Fighting Illini Football Defeat Indiana 48-45.

Illinois lawmakers deny private school scholarship funding.

U of I Collaborative Learning Research in Engineering.

Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Layli Nazarova, JOY QUEZADA, and ADELYN MUI

Music by Boxout.

November 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

The Fighting Illini return to Memorial Stadium to play against Indiana tomorrow on Dads Day.

Stories by Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

June 16, 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week's World News Roundup, drought conditions in Illinois and 4th of July warnings.

Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Lillie Salas and Elissa Eaton.

Music by Boxout.

June 15, 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois professors are honored as University Scholars, Urbana in focus is a photo competition for Urbana residents.

Hosted by Elissa Eaton

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Boxout

June 14, 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Pritzker signs law preventing book bans, UI researches increase tribal histories and UI geologists challenge continental history.

Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

Stories by Lillie Salas, Ashley Gilbert and Husna Hussaini.

Music by boxout.

June 13, 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign’s community health fair to provide support for the homeless, Urbana woman presents Black Art Gallery at the Independent Media Center, and new rules from Illinois Liquor Control prevent confusion in stores.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Boxout

June 12, 2023

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois alumni participate at the Arnold Palmer Cup, Rochester police plan to implement body cameras, and Governor JB Pritzker signs the new budget.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Emily Richie, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

June 9, 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Wild fires in Canada, war in Sudan's capitol, an explosion in Afghanistan and more in today's World News Roundup. Champaign police are implementing new surveillance, and the Illinois fiscal year 2024 budget has just been signed into law.

June 8, 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Illinoians will receive $95 from a Google settlement, the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault faces cuts in funding, Illinois files a lawsuit against Coinbase, Overture performances return to the Champaign-Urbana area.

Hosted by Elissa Eaton

Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Bekah Douglas, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Boxout

June 7, 2023

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

New bill protects freelancers, Boone appointed as Urbana Chief and Champaign life guards do drills for drownings.

Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

Stories by Emily Richie, Husna Hussaini and Elissa Eaton.

Music by Boxout.

June 6, 2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Youth group creates care packages for cancer patients in Urbana-Champaign, U of I professor studies molecules in distant galaxies, and central Illinois to add electric vehicle charging ports.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Elissa Eaton and Madison Holcomb

Music by Boxout

June 5, 2023

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign's annual street fest will be hosted by new management, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's golf coach Dave Williams is a finalist for coach of the year, and Illinois legislators are set to receive their second pay raise of the year.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Decatur to sell gasoline to boaters starting this Friday, new anti-violence program in Decatur seeks to mentor young men, and Illinois democrats extend negotiations on state budget.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Emily Richie, and Kaitlyn Devitt

Music by Boxout

May 22nd, 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana school districts offer free breakfast for the summer, The Blue Collar Jobs Act was reinstated in Illinois with the hopes of promoting more jobs and Canadian wildfires affect air quality in Illinois.

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Judge pauses Governor Pritzker's gun ban.

Class action lawsuit filed against DCFS.

Children's day celebration at Japan House, More security in downtown Champaign, Gas station stickers and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Pfizer will seek FDA approval for it's COVID-19 booster for kids, Hessel Park will host an Easter egg hunt for adults, gun violence numbers in Champaign aren't growing as quickly as they did last year, the state legislature approves funding for youth programs, and more.

April 14th, 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC's Peter Pan remake is showing this weekend, a new Illinois law fighting organized shoplifting crime, the IDPH is changing the way they present covid data, and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Tara Bomasher, Emily Crawford, and Madison Holcomb

Music by Boxout

April 13, 2022

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Board ratifies Teachers Union contract, Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund, SAFE-T Act Updates, and an Urbana community reading mural

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

April 12, 2022

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The University of Illinois engineering open house recap, State and federal regulations on the sale of "ghost guns," Champaign Police Department markets to potential recruits, Illinois farmers to plant more soybeans than corn, and Chicago performing at State Farm Center.

Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

Stories by Husna Hussaini, Owen Henderson, Aunlika Ochuba, Mac Dudley and Tori Gellman.

Music by Boxout

April 11, 2022

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The Illinois Senate approves a budget plan, bills benefiting children with autism pass the Illinois General Assembly, the NBA regular season ends, a refugee center in Champaign welcomes people from Afghanistan, and some Illinois counties experience hightened levels of COVID-19.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Avery Bowen, Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Anne McKeown, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

April 8, 2022

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The University of Illinois celebrates Earth Month, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, the Illinois legislature debates budget proposals and tax cuts, the Illinois Marathon seeks volunteers, and more.

April 7, 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Dementia training for EMTs, Unit 4 teachers vote on a contract proposal, Illinois to divest investments from Russia, Biden extends student loan freeze, and MLB Opening Day.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

April 6, 2022

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana resolution assisting victims of gun violence, Scott Walker at UIUC, Paid sick leave for vaccinated teachers who contract COVID-19, and two Illini gymnasts qualify for nationals

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

April 5, 2022

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

New data on police brutality sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign, Carle Health's Mobil Market, Avian Influenza and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Tori Gellman, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, And Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

April 4, 2022

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign prepares for a possible teachers strike, electronic bikes come to Champaign Urbana, Illinois lawmakers consider scrapping qualified immunity, Illinois Democrats propose a new bill to cope with inflation, and a form University of Illinois basketball coach is inducted into the hall of fame.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Daniel Villareal, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout.

April 1, 2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Ramadan begins tonight, two UIUC students have started their own talk show, Illinois Democrats pitch Chicago as the location for the 2024 DNC, victims of violent crime lobby for more resources, and central Illinois welcomes back a local arts festival.

March 31, 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

District 4 teacher strike cancelled, masks no longer required in Urbana schools, Illini Moms weekend, Brad Underwood's contract extension and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

March 30, 2022

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Secretary of State mobile unit, University phishing emails, U of I anti-seizure compound discovery, Legally Blonde at U of I, and Curbelo enters transfer portal

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

March 29, 2022

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

New Illinois bills to combat the fentanyl crisis, health care workers face running out of pandemic funding, new Aquaponic towers open in Champaign, the UIS Child Protection Training Agency awarded $720k, and the Illinois Women's Tennis Team continues to to dominate.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Madison Holcomb, and Tori Gellman.

Music by Boxout

March 28, 2022

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Unit 4 teachers threaten strike, Mia Takekawa named All-American, the Oscars, UIUC group headed to New Orleans, and Governor Pritzker's plan to pay down state debt

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth

Stories by Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

March 25, 2022

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

President Biden meets with world leaders to offer relief to Ukraine, Moderna nears requesting approval for its COVID shot for young children, the Champaign teacher's union has its last bargaining session, the Illinois legislature votes to use federal COVID relief money for the state's unemployment debt, and more.

March 24, 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Finalists named for Champaign police chief, a bill lowering textbook prices is heading to the Senate floor, "Following" is premiering this weekend, Illini women's gymnasts head to Seattle, and the Cancer Center at Illinois developed a new blood test.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

March 23, 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, And Emily Crawford.

Music by Boxout

March 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The University of Illinois loosens COVID testing protocols, the ARC opens a new bouldering cave tonight, COVID transmission levels in Illinois reach a new low, nuclear energy plants may provide Illinois with cleaner energy, and Shauna Green is hired as the new Fighting Illini women's Basketball team coach.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villarreal, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

March 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois lawmakers push to cut ties with Russia, a lawsuit against Facebook succeeds in court, Illinois basketball loses to Houston, a new animal rescue is set to open in Champaign, and Champaign sees its first homicide of 2022.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Avery Bowen, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

March 18, 2022

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign County jails face strain, UIUC students meet with state legislators, farmers turn to e-commerce, Illinois zoos take precautions against avian influenza, and more.

March 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ISU approved an engineering school, ISBE announced grants to Illinois schools to support mental health, an Illinois law made changes to sports betting, and a Champaign daycare is using masks to prevent RSV among children.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Anne McKeown, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

March 16, 2022

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Governor Pritzker proposes funding for the Witness Protection Program, Mayor Lightfoot to place workers and police without their first COVID-19 vaccine dose on no-pay status, City of Urbana proposed a pilot program to support victims of gun violence, and Kofi Cockburn was named to AP's All-America First-Team.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

March 15, 2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Legionella bacteria found in Illinois prisons' water, U.S farmers being impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, CPS schools declare a mask-optional policy, and a crude oil spill occurs near Edwardsville, Illinois.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Daniel Villareal, Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Toth.

Music by Boxout

March 14, 2022

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

An American journalist is killed in Ukraine, a first responder dies responding to a crash in Champaign, avian influenza is found in some Illinois poultry, Danyla Nash becomes the 2022 Urbana Youth Poet Laureate, and Illinois basketball prepares to play Chattanooga.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout.

March 11, 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Campus elections, the Champaign teachers' union considers extending the school day, UIUC's COVID-19 positivity rate rises after Unofficial Weekend, an update on Big Ten men's basketball, and more.

March 10, 2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Pritzker announced the fifth installment in the Rebuild Illinois Plan, Purim Drag Show returns tonight, Small Island Big Song premiers tonight, and the IHSA boys basketball tournament will take place at State Farm Center.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Nathalie Murillo, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

March 9, 2022

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Ukrainian relief from Carle College of Medicine, Latchkey kid law to change, stark rise in gas prices, and Ebertfest 2022

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

March 8, 2022

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Declaration of COVID-19 Memorial Day, Urbana City Council discusses supporting minority-owned businesses, schools lifting COVID-19 restrictions, primary election nominations begin, and the University of Illinois Baseball team’s first game tonight.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Josie Alameda, Daniel Villarreal, Tori Gellman, Anulika Ochuba, and Laszlo Toth.

Music by Boxout

March 7, 2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

An update on crime in Champaign Urbana, a school enters lockdown due to finding a gun in a student's bag, U of I basketball beats Iowa, and the head coach of Illinois women's basketball retires.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba, and Tara Mobasher.

Music by Boxout.

March 4, 2022

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 guidelines for UIUC students' return from spring break, the indictment of Michael Madigan, a bionic for alleviating cerebral palsy symptoms, an update on the invasion of Ukraine, and more.

March 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Art by the survivors of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp is premiering Sunday, cultural centers will commemorate a bombing in Iraq tonight, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is performing tonight, the White House released a new COVID-19 control plan, and MLB remains in a lockout.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb.

Stories by Owen Henderson, Nathalie Murillo, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout.

March 2, 2022

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC student reacts to situation in Ukraine, Unit 4 teacher concerns, photojournalism lecture, Dr. Ezike to step down from IDPH, and Russia sanctions

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

March 1, 2022

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The lowest campus COVID positivity rate since Omicron, continued pressure on Ukraine from Russia, Biden's State of the Union tonight, and Studio Dance taking place at Krannert Center starting Thursday.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Tori Gellman, and Josie Alameda.

Music by Boxout

February 28, 2022

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Certain mask mandates are lifted, people gather at the University of Illinois to show support for Ukraine, President Biden nominates a judge for the Supreme Court, and Illinois basketball beats Michigan.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen, and Anulika Ochuba.

Music by Boxout.

February 25, 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Russia invades Ukraine, the Champaign County Board changes rules regarding animal euthanasia, UIUC researchers develop a new way to test cells for cancer, and a Polish orchestra comes to the Krannert Center.

February 24, 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

GEO protests for stronger COVID-19 protection continue, the Wesley Student Center reopened, the 39th Insect Fear Festival is to be held this Saturday, the statewide indoor mask mandate is lifting next Monday, and US Capitol Police are anticipating the arrival of truck convoys.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Crawford, and Jane Knight.

Music by Boxout

February 23, 2022

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign City Council, anti-gay hate crime in Decatur, Ukraine and Russia tensions, Ahmaud Arbery killers convicted, and Maple Sugar Days

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Josie Alameda, Madison Holcomb, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

February 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Missing child found in Urbana, Anti-Semitism on campus, the new Roger Ebert center to open Fall 2022, COVID cases reach pre-Omicron levels, and Putin deploys troops to Ukraine.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Barrett Wynn.

Music by Boxout

February 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The 2022 Winter Olympics comes to a close, Illinois men's and women's basketball games have opposite outcomes, the mayor of Champaign denounces an occurrence at a city council meeting, a shooting takes place in Champaign, and the I Hotel hosts a summit.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Tori Gellman, Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

February 18, 2022

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The GEO files a grievance against the University of Illinois, winter weather hits CU, UIUC relaxes its mask mandate, the Illinois Secretary of State endorses one of the candidates to be his successor, and more.

February 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Catalytic converter thefts in CU, an Indigenous nation to receive compensation in DeKalb, Pritzker supports health profession training, music star Lucy Dacus suffers an injury, and the Fighting Illini lost to Rutgers.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Tori Gellman and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout

February 16, 2022

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC Covid positivity back down, Illinois republicans go massless, Canadian trucker protest, KAM lecture and concert, Oscars hosts announced

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, Tara Mobasher, and Avery Bowen

Music by Boxout

February 15, 2022

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Support for low-income housing at Urbana City Council, new workout areas unveiled at the ARC on campus, upcoming performances at Krannert, a GOP candidate for governor receives $20M in funding, and a teenage Olympian from Russia is cleared to compete despite doping.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Daniel Villareal, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

February 14, 2022

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Valentine's Day in Champaign Urbana, two house fires in Danville within a half hour of each other, shots fired at a mall in Champaign, and a US embassy evacuated in Ukraine.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

Music by Boxout.

February 11, 2022

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

A dance festival at the Krannert Art Museum, new technology for diagnosing epilepsy, a commemoration of President Obama's candidacy announcement, and an update on the Winter Olympics.

February 10, 2022

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Governor J.B. Pritzker visits the UIUC campus and plans to lift the indoor mask mandate, a fire truck crash occurred on Neil, Varslaren opens at Krannert, and the Illinois women's basketball team lost to the Indiana Hoosiers.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout

February 9, 2022

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC Covid positivity, Pritzker's budget for higher education, Oscar nominations, and an Olympics update

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Justin Malone, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

February 8, 2022

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Mask-optional changes in schools, Kinzinger and Cheney censured by the RNC, Ottawa state of emergency, Tongan flag-bearer drops out of Winter Olympics, and the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performance.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Jane Knight, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, and Laszlo Toth.

Music by Boxout

February 7, 2022

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

COVID continues to spread in Illinois, Governor Pritzker prepares to reveal his new budget, China places heavy restrictions on Olympic athletes, an Illinois judge blocks a COVID-related mandate, and Illinois basketball beats Indiana.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, Tori Gellman, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout.

February 4, 2022

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Negotiations with the GEO continue at UIUC, CU digs itself out from a winter storm, scientists predict the end of the omicron surge in Illinois, an ISIS leader is dead after a US raid in Syria, and more.

February 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

An armed carjacking occurred on campus, Champaign County responds to the winter storm, Governor J.B. Pritzker gives a state of the state and budget address, February Dance starts at the Krannert Center, and the Illini basketball team wins against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, and Justin Malone

Music by Boxout

February 2, 2022

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Winter storm, Jeff Session visits UIUC, Black History Month in C-U, Canada protests, and New York Times buys Wordle

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jane Knight, Tara Mobasher, Laszlo Toth, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

February 1, 2022

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The CRCE reopens today, Lunar New Year Celebrations on campus, new license place readers on the Dan Ryan expressway, ancient artifacts exhibit opens, and Governor Pritzker announces new tax relief measures.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Mac Dudley, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, and Josie Alameda.

Music by Boxout

January 31, 2022

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Indiana Dunes begins charging entrance fees, a dairy shortage hits Champaign Urbana, Spotify loses market share, and Illinois basketball beats Northwestern.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Tori Gellman, Mac Dudley, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout.

January 28, 2022

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign teachers vote to authorize a strike, UIUC announces commencement plans for 2022, a blood shortage in local hospitals, fires in Champaign, and more.

January 27, 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Some at the University of Illinois Springfield are pushing to remove some diversity classes, Regan Deering has announced her congressional campaign for Illinois' 13th District, a new law concerning removing racial covenants from property deeds has gone into effect, and Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

January 26, 2022

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois tuition hike, Unit 4 teacher strike vote, DMV reopens, and SAT goes virtual

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

January 25, 2022

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois Campus Recreation hosts bingo, a semi crash occurs on I-57, a COVID center is shut down due to fraud charges, tension rises between Russia and the United States, and the Supreme Court decides to revisit affirmative action.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini.

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Jane Knight.

Music by Boxout.

January 24, 2022

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

COVID continues to grow in Illinois, the Fighting Illini lose to Iowa, tensions between Russia and the US rise, Meat Loaf passes away, and in person classes resume at the University of Illinois.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Anne McKeown, Tori Gellman, and Madison Holcomb.

Music by Boxout.

January 21, 2022

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana's police chief announces his retirement, SHIELD testing expands, federal voting rights legislation fails, and tensions escalate in Ukraine.

January 20th, 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana school district adds metal detectors to school entrances, UIUC considers tuition strike, teacher shortage in Illinois, and University of Michigan sexual abuse settlement.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Jane Knight, Jackson Janes, Owen Henderson, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

January 19, 2022

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC providing 1 N95 mask to students, free COVID test website launch, Omicron starting to decline in some states, Tonga volcano affects Illinois, and a preview of upcoming Krannert performance

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

January 18, 2022

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The first day of classes at the University of Illinois, MTD bussing shortages, and Illini point-guard Andre Curbelo returns to the court.

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Toth

Music by Boxout

January 17, 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Just Bee Acai food truck moves inside the Illini Union, Champaign County celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, updates from the hostage situation in Dallas, Texas, and COVID-19 updates for Champaign County.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Josie Alameda

Music by Boxout

January 14, 2022

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

A homicide in Urbana, closed schools in Arcola, and unionization by museum workers in Chicago.

January 13th, 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

record breaking inflation, yesterdays covid brief with governor JB Pritzker, public college and community college funding, and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Madison Holcomb, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

January 12, 2022

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Man killed on I-74 in Champaign, confirmed COVID-19 cases on the rise, President Joe Biden urges the passage of bills aimed at voter rights and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Tori Gellman, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

January 11, 2022

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Covid tests in low supply, Chicago Public Schools to resume in-person classes, a successful pig-heart transplant in a human, and the death of Bob Saget

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, and Beyza Vural

Music by Boxout

January 10, 2022

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois Department of Labor adopts vaccine requirement, the Illinois State Board of Education adopts new CDC quarantine guidance, Ahmaud Arbery's murderers sentenced to life in prison, talks between US and Russia regarding Ukraine begin and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher and Nathalie Murrillo

Music by Boxout

January 7, 2022

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Updated COVID-19 requirements from the University of Illinois, the death of a DCFS worker, protests in Kazakhstan, and an update from the Fighting Illini men's basketball.

January 6th, 2022

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

One year anniversary of the capitol insurrection, CPS teachers delay a return to in person class, and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Mac Dudley, Barrett Wynn, Madison Holcomb, and Emily Crawford.

Music by Boxout

January 5, 2022

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

A third star added to CPD logo in honor of Chris Oberheim, UIPD continues to add ALPRs to campus, 4.5 million resignations in November broke records per Labor Department, and an Illini win against Minnesota

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Laszlo Toth, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

January 4, 2022

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana city council meeting, COVID update from Pritzker, CPS walkout, and Pfizer booster for kids

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Beyza Vural, Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

January 3, 2022

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Remembering Betty White, snow poses a risk to travelers in central Illinois, Mary Miller gains former President Trump's endorsement to run in IL-15, and Marjorie Taylor Greene gets banned from Twitter over COVID-19 misinformation

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

December 31, 2021

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The University of Illinois transitions apps for building access, a homicide in Urbana, New Year's Eve festivities in CU and more.

December 30th, 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Covid cases up in CU, two shootings Tuesday night, and another Illini woman's basketball game canceled.

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Emily Crawford, Justin Malone, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

December 29, 2021

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois cancels and postpones basketball games due to COVID-19 in programs, winter resources in CU, Allerton hosts a holiday event, a new isolation timeline from the CDC, and flights across the country get canceled due to COVID-19.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Jackson Janes, Madison Holcomb, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

December 28, 2021

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC to install APLRs, Champaign ranks #2 or homicides, Christmas tree pickup, Virginia Theatre 100th anniversary, and Pritzker COVID update

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Jackson Janes, Beyza Vural, Owen Henderson, and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

December 27, 2021

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Kwanzaa celebrations, James Webb space telescope blasts off and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight and Justin Malone

Music by Boxout

December 24, 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Christmas festivities in Champaign County, a possible mascot change at Thomasboro Elementary, an extension of the student loan pause, and more.

December 23, 2021

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Three universities in Illinois delay in-person classes due to the rise of COVID-19, the first COVID-19 treatment pill is approved in the US, an 18 year old is shot in Champaign and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Nathalie Murillo, Justin Malone, Emily Crawford and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

December 22, 2021

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

ALPRs coming to Champaign after last night's council vote, the source of a loud boom over West-Central Illinois, the Biden Administration plan to provide Americans with 500 million COVID-19 at-home tests for free, and the NHL suspends its season amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

December 21, 2021

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

University COVID guidelines, Moderna booster vs. Omicron, Illinois minimum wage increases, and Rahm Emanuel for Senate

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Owen Henderson, Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

December 20th, 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Covid-19 numbers updates, expanded abortion access in Illinois, extended deadline for driver licenses, and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Mac Dudley, Anne Mckeown, Tara Mobasher and Jane Night.

Music by Boxout

December 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Homeless shelters delay opening in CU, a COVID-19 update, the sale of the Thompson Center, and more.

December 16, 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

gun violence in champaign, new MTD policies, the U.S. records the highest covid-19 death tole out of any other country, and Mark Meadows is held in contempt by congress.

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Madison Holcomb , Kayla Mish, Justin Malone and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

December 15, 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Heightened security at Unit 4 schools, Biden approves federal disaster declaration in Illinois following tornadoes, midwifery legalized in Illinois, and updates from the committee investigating the January 6th insurrection.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tori Gellman, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

December 14, 2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Disaster proclamation in Illinois, Nassar settlement, Golden Globe nominations, and the death of Anne Rice

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

December 13, 2021

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Three shootings in Champaign Saturday night, tornado damage from Friday's storms, a Starbucks in New York unionizes, the AFL-CIO endorses Nikki Budzinski for Congress and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight, Laszlo Toth and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

December 10, 2021

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The FDA approves Pfizer boosters for some teens, an update on Illini sports, a new exhibit at the Champaign County History Museum, Moonlight Skate at the Campus Ice Arena, and more.

December 9, 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Dial-a-Carol begins, Omicron identified in Illinois, Governor Pritzker visits southern Illinois, and the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual carol concert.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Kayla Mish, Nathalie Murillo, Emily Crawford, and Madison Holcomb

Edited by Josie Alameda, Husna Hussaini, Jane Knight, and Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

December 8, 2021

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Local neighborhood improvements, and updates on the Omicron variant, President Biden's position on Russia's involvement in Ukraine, and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

December 7, 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC cracks down on COVID-19, 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, OPEC to increase oil production, Illini basketball win

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

December 6, 2021

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Faith's Law in Illinois enacted to protect students from sexual abuse, COVID-19 cases on the rise locally and across the state, former Kansas Senator Bob Dole passed away Sunday, National Board of Review 2021 cinema awards and more.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Chabad menorah lighting event, Barbados independence, Ghislaine Maxwell trial, UI Jazz and Philharmonia concerts, and Illini Volleyball makes NCAA tournament

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Justin Malone, Laszlo Toth, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

November 29, 2021

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Flu vaccine clinics continue in CU as omicron variant discovered, this weekend's Illini sports action, Second Gentleman Emhoff lights the national menorah, and remembering Virgil Abloh and Steven Sondheim

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Mac Dudley, Laszlo Toth, Tori Gellman, Anne McKeown, and Owen Henderson

Edited by Josie Alameda, Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, and Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

November 24, 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Parade of lights in downtown Champaign, local ingredient sourcing for Thanksgiving, Spurlock Museum's "Crafternoon" this Saturday and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, Jackson Janes and Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

November 23, 2021

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Danville dispensary, Alden global capital buys Lee, Waukesha crash, and Ahmaud Arbery closing arguments

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Owen Henderson, Justin Malone, Beyza Vural, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The University of Illinois' head football coach tests positive for COVID-19, some Champaign schools offer a vaccine clinic for students, and Governor Pritzker declares gun violence a public health crisis.

November 16, 2021

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

New Krannert COVID-19 policy, Urbana city council meeting, EIU mental health days, Rittenhouse trial closes, and January 6th riot document suppressions

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Owen Henderson, Laszlo Toth, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

November 15, 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Woman shot in Champaign, St. Thomas More wins volleyball state championship, Biden to sign infrastructure bill today, last Sears store closes in Illinois and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

November 12, 2021

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Cases on the rise on campus at UIUC, a new project addressing social inequity in healthcare for students, inflation at highest levels since 1990, November Dance at Krannert, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Kayla Mish, Husna Hussaini, Barrett Wynn, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

November 11, 2021

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

veterans day, substitute pay raises, juvenile detention centers and more

hosted by Anne McKeown

stories by Josie Alameda, Beyza Vural, Natalie Murillo and Jackson Janes

music by Boxout

November 10, 2021

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A pop-up holocaust museum at Illini Hillel, a deadly stampede at a music festival, an update to Illinois' conscientious objection law, and more.

November 9, 2021

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana shooting, U of I Grad found dead, COP26 follow-up and reaction, and the U.S. opens borders to vaccinated folks

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Laszlo Toth, Jackson Janes, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson

Music by Boxout

November 8, 2021

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana cross country team makes state for the first time in 50 years, all public universities in Illinois to be added to the common app, national first generation day celebrations, new art in Urbana parks and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Mac Dudley, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

November 5, 2021

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A new play opens at the Krannert Center, an ID program for Illinois prisoners, research on how the brain ages by scientists at Carle, and more.

November 4, 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

covid vaccines for children 5-11, john deer workers strike, krannert center performances and more...

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, and Natalie Murillo

Music by Boxout

November 3, 2021

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign property taxes up in 2021, UIUC students can get the booster, Jewish students react to the comparison of vaccine mandates and holocaust, Cockburn suspended for 3 games, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

November 2, 2021

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana City Council meeting, AIDS quilt at Spurlock Museum, Governor Pritzker on health care act, Supreme Court hears Texas abortion case, and COP26

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Justin Malone, Owen Henderson, Laszlo Toth, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

November 1, 2021

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Potential new lung cancer treatment, two people killed in shootings last weekend, Rittenhouse trial begins today, President Biden attends G20 summit and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Husna Hussani, Jane Knight, Tara Mobasher, Jackson Janes and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

October 29, 2021

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The City of Urbana hosts townhalls about automatic license plate readers, University of Illinois researchers make first contact with a satellite, UIUC sets sustainability goals, the FAR dining hall temporarily closes, and more.

October 28th, 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Trick or treating on the quad, dads' weekend, an update on the 2010 blackhawks's scandal and more.

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Kayla Mish, Mac Dudley, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

October 27, 2021

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Jelani Day's cause of death ruled drowning but his family is unsatisfied, an anti-LGBT note circulates in a southern Illinois high school, what we know from the "Facebook Papers," and Phildanco brings a mixture of dance styles to Krannert.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Emily Crawford, Tori Gellman, Barrett Wynn, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

October 26, 2021

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana city council, Central High School threat, booster availability in town, update on vaccines for kids, and U of I Dance Professor receives award

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Jackson Janes, Nathalie Murillo, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson

Music by Boxout

October 25, 2021

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

New sports complex in Mattoon, surveying begins in Garden Hills, vaccine mandate for Illinois daycare workers, Illinois climate change act and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

October 22, 2021

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The push for a new cultural house at the University of Illinois, a robot designed to help elderly and disabled people around the house, a fatal shooting in Champaign, Studiodance at the Krannert Center, and more.

October 21, 2021

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

JB safe schools initiative, parkland shooter pleads guilty, bull win and more...

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Nahtalie Murillo, Emily Crawford, Jackson Janes, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

October 20, 2021

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Mental health resources in Champaign, mask mandates could be gone by holidays, a look at late fall colors, Chicago postal service taking heat for delivery delay, and more

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Tori Gellman, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

October 19, 2021

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

LPR's in Urbana, Ahmaud Arbery killer trial, Colin Powell dies, Kari Bryon visits UIUC, and Sky celebrates in Chicago

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Justin Malone, Jane Knight, Barrett Wynn, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

October 18, 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

New guidance from IDPH on outbreaks in schools, UIUC stacks to move to Undergraduate Library, supply chain issues to last into 2022, new wet lab spaces in Research Park and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight, Emily Crawford and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

October 15, 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Dining hall closures at the University of Illinois, a strike at John Deere plants, the death of a civil rights activist, the return of Illinites, and more.

October 14, 2021

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC Covid-testing policy, CU Jazz Fest begins, Shatner becomes oldest man in space, and a WNBA update

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Kayla Mish, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

October 13, 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Community ambassador program for Champaign, a new transport hub in Sangamon, a concerning report on LGBT seniors, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

October 12, 2021

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC protest restrictions, staying sustainable with the student farm, Urbana residents ask for eviction help, trick-or-treat gets green light from health experts, and more.

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Owen Henderson, Beyza Vural, Laszlo Toth, Jane Knight, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

October 11, 2021

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Twenty-two year old fatally shot in Urbana, Biden proclaims today as Indigenous Peoples' Day, two former Illini win first place in the men's and women's wheelchair in the Chicago Marathon and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight and Jackson Janes

October 8, 2021

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 booster shot clinics open in Champaign County, Sustainability Month starts at UIUC, Pfizer seeks authorization of its vaccination for kids, the return of Star Course concerts, and more.

October 7, 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

2021 trick or treat community guidelines, service worker student debt forgiveness, a campus sustainability challenge and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Kayla Mish, Nathalie Murillo, Mac Dudley, Emily Crawford and Madison Holcomb

Music by Boxout

October 6, 2021

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Housing concerns at Champaign's city council meeting, a new breast cancer treatment from U of I researchers, Champaign Central begins metal detecting, Cardinals open playoffs tonight, and more

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Husna Hussaini, Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

October 5, 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Nutcracker tickets on sale, government budget updates, SCOTUS opens fall season, IATSE strike, and Bulls start preseason

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

October 4, 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Centennial high school student killed in a shooting, FAFSA now open, Midwest governors sign bill promoting an electric vehicle charging network, construction in Champaign and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Nathalie Murillo, Tara Mobasher, Jane Knight and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

October 1, 2021

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A graduate student protest, COVID-19 update, DNA sensor research at the University of Illinois, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more.

September 29, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

U of I homecoming events, U.S. declares 23 species extinct, Bears sign a deal to possibly move to Arlington and more...

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

September 29, 2021

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This newscast has been edited from the original to reflect the correction of an error. A story was removed.

Obama center groundbreaking in Chicago, a verdict for R. Kelly, Cardinals clinch the playoffs in a historic 17-game winning streak, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Barrett Wynn, Emily Crawford, Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes.

Music by Boxout

September 28, 2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana city council meeting, booster shots, divestment movement and SECS, Northwestern suspends fraternities, and Music Monday at Union cafe

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Jackson Janes, Beyza Vural, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

September 27, 2021

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Mahomet-Seymour's statement on LGBTQ bullying, Jelani Day's body discovered, new state legislative maps signed into law and flu shots available on campus.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Jane Knight, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown and Anisha Kasem

Music by Boxout

September 24, 2021

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC testing requirements, a new state government 4.4 million dollar grant initiative, Krannert art museum's new exhibit open, and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Mac Dudley, Husna Hussaini, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

September 23, 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

New vaccination mandates in Illinois, the response to a challenge to Roe v. Wade, the US purchases more vaccines to donate around the world, Pygmalion begins in Champaign-Urbana, and more.

September 22, 2021

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Shooting in Urbana, Pride Fest this week, ISU grad students to vote on strike, Biden addresses the UN, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Kayla Mish, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Meagan Vicens, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

September 21, 2021

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana city council meeting, COVID-19 on campus decreases, Pritzker announcement in Peoria, Pfizer vaccine safe for children, and Noontime cafe returns to the union courtyard

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, Justin Malone, Jane Knight, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

September 20, 2021

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Original COVID-19 antibodies might not provide protection against variants, Virginia Theatre set to reopen, Boeing invests in a new facility in the Metro East area of Illinois, October tickets for Krannart go on sale and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Lazlo Toth and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

September 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The police search for an 18-year-old who brought a gun to school, US gymnasts testify about the FBI's lack of action against a sexually abusive doctor, ICU beds fill up in southern Illinois, Fighting Illini sports gears up for another weekend, and more.

September 16, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The UIUC campus bike store reopens, UIUC vaccine exemptions deadlines, the first fully private flight to space and more

Hosted by Anne McKeown

Stories by Meagan Vicens, Jackson Janes, Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda and Owen Henderson

Music by Boxout

September 15, 2021

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Updates from last night's city council meeting, UIS drops application fee, JB Pritzker backs abortion access law, remembering Norm MacDonald, and more

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, and Justin Malone

Music by Boxout

September 14, 2021

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Electronics recycling registration open, Budzinsky gains another endorsement, nuclear plan bailout bill, CA Governor Newsom recall attempt, and the 2021 Met Gala

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, Mac Dudley, Emily Crawford, and Owen Henderson

Music by Boxout

September 13, 2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Wildfire smoke in CU, Unit 4 school bus struck by gunfire, C-U Bike Month events, Illini football loss and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Kayla Mish, Justine Malone, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

September 10, 2021

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A climate and energy bill in Springfield, a new Republican challenger to Pritzker, new federal vaccination mandates, Fighting Illini sports, and more.

September 9, 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

U of I 2025 class sets enrollment record, Biden's solar power plan, Virginia takes down Lee statue, MBB conference schedule, and more

hosted by Anne McKeown

stories by josie alameda, meagan vichens, owen henderson, emily crawford, and jackson janes.

music by boxout

September 8, 2021

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Severe thunderstorm warnings in central Illinois, Jill Biden returns to work, UIUC resumes in-person tours, National Women's Hockey League changes name to Premier Hockey Federation and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

September 7, 2021

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Vaccine mandate exemptions at UIUC, two teenagers shot in Danville, a new visitor's center opens at the Pullman National Monument, AG Garland reacts to TX abortion law, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Jane Knight, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

September 6, 2021

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Limited bus service today, Illinois National Guard deployed in Louisiana, MRI exhibit opens at Beckman Institute, the Illini face off against the University of Texas-San Antonio, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Anne McKeown, Kayla Misch, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

September 3, 2021

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Spiking COVID-19 cases at the University of Illinois, digital education accessibility legislation, Hurricane Ida, Fighting Illini Sports, and more.

September 2, 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana schools cancel football, shooting at Parkland, Texas implements abortion ban, new art exhibits for the semester at Krannert, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Jackson Janes, Justin Malone, Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

September 1, 2021

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500

CU to accept Afghan refugees, farmer mental health initiative in Illinois, IL Democrats pass redistricting map, Lake Tahoe fire, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

August 31, 2021

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Missing ISU student, COVID cases on the rise, aftermath of Hurricane Ida, updates from Afghanistan, and Ellnora Festival coming to Krannert in September

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Jackson Janes, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford and Anisha Kasem

Music by Boxout

August 30, 2021

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Hurricane Ida makes landfall, a 15-year-old boy shot in Champaign, President Biden urges Americans to evacuate Kabul, Illini Football wins season opener and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

August 27, 2021

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A police standoff with a barricaded suspect in Champaign, new state-wide vaccine and mask mandates, suicide bombings in Kabul, the start of the Fighting Illini football season, and more.

August 26, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

New laws regarding mental health coverage, Johnson and Johnson booster dose found to be effective, KAM fest running today and tomorrow, IHSA enforces mask mandate for fall sports, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Anne McKeown, and Meagan Vicens

Music by Boxout

August 25, 2021

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

16-year-old girl shot in Champaign, U of I gives medals to crucial COVID-19 faculty, another contender for IL-13, Kathy Hochul sworn in as the first female governor of New York, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Kayla Mish, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

August 24, 2021

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Off-duty UIPD officer killed in drunk driving crash, Gov Pritzker visits CU, Pfizer vaccine approved, Big Ten makes COVID-19 policy, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Justin Malone, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

August 23, 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

C-U shootings, in-person Quad Day, last day of state fair, Hurricane Henri, and US refugee aid in Afghanistan

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

August 20, 2021

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A new instructional facility at UIUC, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Rantoul, the funeral of a Chicago police officer, the trial of R. Kelly, and more.

August 19, 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Students move back into the University of Illinois, Local businesses are now eligible to apply for grants to support them in the pandemic, US Health and Medical officials announce booster shots may be available soon, Ebertfest returns to Champaign this September and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Justin Malone, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

August 18, 2021

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A shooting in Champaign, cuts to MTD coverage, JB signs ag bills, death toll in Haiti nears 2,000 following tropical storm, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

August 17, 2021

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome Week at the U of I, Illinois COVID cases rise, Governor J.B. Pritzker signs legislation protecting older Illinoisians, President Joe Biden addresses withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

August 16, 2021

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Lane closure on Kirby, vaccine lottery winners, Pritzker signs new legislation, Taliban in Kabul, and Haitian earthquake

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson

Music by Boxout

August 13, 2021

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A COVID-19 update from the University of Illinois, severe weather in Champaign County, the 2020 census, gains in Afghanistan by the Taliban, and more.

August 12, 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Unit Four schools resume next Thursday, Champaign County reaches a 50% vaccination rate, The 100th Anniversary of the butter cow at the Illinois State Fair, A new host for Jeopardy!, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Kayla Misch, Anne McKeown, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

August 11, 2021

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

David Palmer throws his hat in the ring for IL-13, family and medical leave legislation signed by Gov. Pritzker, Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment report, 1.2T infrastructure bill passes the Senate, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn.

Music by Boxout

August 10, 2021

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana shooting, Illini Volleyball and Basketball 2021 schedules, Senate budget plan, Illinois vaccination updates, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Tori Gellman, Justin Malone, Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

August 9, 2021

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Road closures in C-U, weekend shooting in Urbana, masks required at Illinois state fair, Taliban surges in Afghanistan, and Tokyo Olympics come to a close

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Justin Malone

Music by Boxout

August 6, 2021

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Road construction in Champaign, feminine hygiene product legislation in Illinois, President Biden's climate plans, impeachment proceedings against New York's Andrew Cuomo, and more.

August 5, 2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Two more arsons in Champaign, mask mandate in Illinois PreK-12 schools, WHO calls for a booster shot moratorium amid widespread vaccine disparity, and updates from Tokyo

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

August 4, 2021

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Updates from last night's city council meeting, a shooting in Urbana leaves a woman dead, an investigation finds NY Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, updates from the Tokyo Games, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

August 3, 2021

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign shooting, Governor Pritzker signs executive order, COVID-19 cases rise across the country, Tokyo Olympics updates, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

August 2, 2021

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Multiple weekend shootings in C-U, masking requirements updated, eviction moratorium in balance, Ayo Dosunmu drafted to Chicago Bulls, and an Olympics update

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

July 30, 2021

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign schools suspend their school resource officer program, the University of Illinois brings back its mask mandate, President Biden mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for federal civilian workers, an update from the Olympics, and more.

July 29, 2021

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Clean water for rural Champaign County residents, The College of LAS at UIUC appoints a new dean, Governor JB Pritzker announces a new investment plan to expand the early childhood educator pipeline, Updates on the Olympic games, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, Kayla Misch, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

July 28, 2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Last night’s City Council meeting, Gov. Pritzker signs pro-LGBTQ legislation, CDC revises masking guidance, updates on the Tokyo Olympics, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Justin Malone, Owen Henderson, Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, and Emily Crawford

Music by Boxout

July 27, 2021

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Arsons at Champaign parks, U of I opens India recruitment offices, Champaign unveils Oberheim Street sign, mask mandates may return as COVID cases surge, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

July 26, 2021

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign County fair, weekend shooting in Champaign, COVID cases on the rise, Pelosi appoints Illinois' Kinzinger, and Tokyo Olympics updates

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

July 23, 2021

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A possible new treatment for breast cancer, an interim police chief in Champaign, rising unemployment numbers, firings at the Olympics, and more.

July 22, 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Hazy skies in Illinois, COVID-19 cases on the rise, US borders remain closed, the Olympics begin Friday, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Justin Malone, and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

July 21, 2021

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

CU shelters to reopen in August, 2020 deadlier than last five years, Rep. Davis appointed to Jan. 6 commission, Jeff Bezos goes to space, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, Kayla Mish, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

July 20, 2021

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Delta in CU, higher education guidance for Illinois colleges, stock market tumble, COVID-19 threatens Tokyo Olympics and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Barrett Wynn, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

July 19, 2021

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Construction and road closures, Amtrak returns, DACA ruling, flooding in Germany, and Kofi Cockburn returns to Champaign

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

July 16, 2021

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Renovations on a historic hotel in Urbana, the resignation of the legislative inspector general, criminal justice reform bills in Illinois, COVID-19 misinformation on social media, and more.

July 15, 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

The University of Illinois evaluates whether to reopen study abroad programs for the upcoming spring semester, Governor Pritzker visits the White House, Overdose deaths continue to rise throughout the pandemic, The European Union announces a new climate plan, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Zero statewide COVID-19 deaths on Monday, J.B. Pritzker expands Medicaid and issues a disaster proclamation in Grundy Co., Kofi Cockburn leaves the NBA Draft, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Justin Malone, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, and Mac Dudley

Music by Boxout

July 6, 2021

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana city facilities reopening, experts worry about new relaxed covid procedures, Surfside condo demolished, US forces pull out of Afghanistan, and new Krannert Art Museum exhibits.

Hosted by Reese Armstrong

Stories by Mac Dudley, Kayla Mish, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn, and Tori Gellman

Music by Boxout

July 5, 2021

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Weekend shooting in C-U, lane and road closures this week, UIUC library renovations, small business recovery program, and Illini Basketball updates.

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Reese Armstrong, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

July 2, 2021

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Th University of Illinois' COVID-19 restrictions for the fall semester are changing; Illinois agencies are making recommendations about student loans; a fire in Morris, Illinois; the death of a Mattoon firefighter; and more.

July 1, 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Heatwave in the pacific northwest, Illinois Supreme Court reinstates the right to a speedy trial, research on the efficacy of COVID-19 tests, Illinois receives credit rating boost and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

June 30, 2021

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Boiler explosion at Hendrick House, flooding in Mattoon, JB visits CU to sign athlete compensation bill, Miami collapse cause investigation, and Krannert Center announces in-person fall.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

June 29, 2021

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

CU-MTD shifting back to regular operation in August, update on the Delta Covid-19 variant in Illinois, Chicago gun violence on the rise, SCOTUS declining certiorari in transgender bathroom case, and US airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.

Hosted by Reese Armstrong

Stories by Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

June 28, 2021

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Construction closures this week in C-U, flooding and tornado in Chicago, Covid-19 case counts in Illinois, Miami collapse search and rescue continues, and an Illini named alternate for Team USA Olympic gymnastics

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

Music by Boxout

June 25, 2021

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Severe weather warnings in Champaign Urbana, a local phone scam claiming to be the Champaign Police, Illinois housing relief money, a building collapse in Miami, and more.

June 24, 2021

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

UIUC Shield program reports zero new COVID-19 cases, Supreme Court rules against regulating speech for K-12 students, Dynegy Midwest required to clean up the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River, two former Illini golfers to compete in the Tokyo Olympics and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Reese Armstrong and Anne McKeown

Music by Boxout

June 23, 2021

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Carle updates visitor guidelines, UIUC athletes to compete at Paralympics, Biden admin will miss its July 4th goal, Chicago Symphony Orchestra names Hilary Hahn as artist-in-residence, and more.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson, Justin Malone, and Kayla Mish

Music by Boxout

June 22, 2021

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

U of I System mandates Covid-19 vaccine, Illinois Covid-19 statistics update, Chicago suburbs tornado, American Airlines's mass flight cancellation, and SCOTUS NCAA ruling.

Hosted by Reese Armstrong

Stories by Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

June 21, 2021

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Homicide investigation in Champaign, lane and road closures this week, sever weather threatens central Illinois, Delta variant of COVID-19, and the Bears bid on Arlington Racecourse

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong

Music by Boxout

June 18, 2021

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A vaccine lottery in Illinois, rulings from the Supreme Court on the Affordable Care Act and religious freedom, possible changes to the Chicago School Board, nominees for a U of I athletics award, and more.

June 17, 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Juneteenth declared to be a state holiday in Illinois, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet, pro-police group packs Champaign city council meeting, Medicare enrollment assistance available to eligible Illinois residents and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, Tori Gellman, Kalya Mish and Jane Knight

Music by Boxout

June 16, 2021

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

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

June 15, 2021

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

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

June 14, 2021

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

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

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Construction on campus, vaccine expansion across the state, former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, Fighting Illini women's basketball game against Minnesota, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Jane Knight, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, Reese Armstrong, and Anne McKeown.

Music by Boxout

COVID-19 updates on campus, Taylor grand jury to speak, the passing of Sheikh Sabah, last night's presidential debate, and more.

Hosted by Barrett Wynn

Stories by Mac Dudley, Justin Malone, Josie Alameda, and Barrett Wynn

Music by Boxout

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Trials on a smaller saliva test at UIUC, Espresso Royale reopens at the BIF, Chicago Bears updates, a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, and more

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, Reese Armstrong, and Tara Mobasher

Music by Boxout

Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Zorba's closes down, epidemiologists predict a second wave of COVID-19 deaths, Pitchfork Music Festival cancelled, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Jackson Janes, Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, and Emma Boone.

May 7, 2020

Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Illinois economy hurting from COVID-19, an attempted coup in Venezuela, Arkansas plans socially distanced concert, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Reese Armstrong, Salem Isaf, and Tara Mobasher.

May 6, 2020

Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Decatur government asks employees to furlough, Treasury Department requests nearly $3 trillion in loans, COVID-19 entered France earlier than originally thought, and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, and Glenda Villalón.

May 5, 2020

Tue, 05 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Willard Airport requires masks, Italy sees improvement in COVID-19 cases, Grant Park Music Festival cancelled, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Jackson Janes, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Emma Boone.

May 4, 2020

Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Construction north of campus, opening across the state, shots fired across the DMZ, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong.

May 1, 2020

Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Academic deadlines extended to May 6, FDA explores an experimental COVID-19 treatment, Bandcamp waives revenue shares, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Salem Isaf, Josie Alameda, Glenda Villalón, and Jackson Janes

April 30, 2020

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Stay at home order extension begins, Senate reconvenes, Amash explores presidential bid, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, and Emma Boone.

April 29, 2020

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Road closures starting Thursday in Champaign, Israel moves to annex the occupied West Bank, Governor Pritzker to open golf courses, and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Emma Boone, Salem Isaf, and Jackson Janes.

April 28, 2020

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Governor Pritzker warns students to prepare for Fall semester online, White House floats replacing Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Live Nation amends its refund policy, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Reese Armstrong, Salem Isaf, and Tara Mobasher.

April 27, 2020

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 tests reach all-time peak in Illinois, unemployment continues to rise nationwide, results of the NFL draft and more.

Host: Justin Malone.

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes.

April 24, 2020

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Stay-at-home order extended through May, House passes relief bill, Trump threatens Iran with deadly force and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn.

Stories by: Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Barrett Wynn and Glenda Villalón.

April 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois develops new Cystic Fibrosis treatment, growing distance between national policy and state governors, NFL draft begins, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Reese Armstrong, Salem Isaf and Jackson Janes

April 22, 2020

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Senate passes $300 Billion relief bill, Carle and UIUC collaborating on COVID testing, Trump claims to suspend immigration to the United States and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Justin Malone, Glenda Villalon, Emily Crawford, Emma Boone and Tara Mobasher

April 21, 2020

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 spreads to rural Illinois, crude oil futures go negative, an ESPN docuseries on the '98 Chicago Bulls and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf and Jackson Janes

April 20, 2020

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Deadliest shooting in Canadian history, Unit 4's plans for the rest of the school year, nationwide protests against stay-at-home orders and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Emma Boone, Justin Malone, Emily Crawford and Barrett Wynn

April 17, 2020

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University unveils COVID-19 relief fund, social distancing pays dividends in Chicago, remembering Lee Konitz and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Reese Armstrong, Josie Alameda, and Emma Boone

April 16, 2020

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

City guidance on construction during stay-at-home order, Trump Administration threatens to pull funding from the World Health Organization, remembering Jimmy Webb, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Salem Isaf, and Glenda Villalón

April 15, 2020

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Barack Obama endorses Biden campaign, Krannert Center seeks vounteers, expansion of state Employment Security Office and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Justin Malone, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

April 14, 2020

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden, University Libraries reopen, OSF joins with Illinois government to combat COVID-19, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Barrett Wynn, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, and Reese Armstrong

April 13, 2020

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Student reimbursements at the U of I, Illinois Department on Aging announces 7 million dollar meal assistance package, OPEC slashes crude production, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Justin Malone, Reese Armstrong, Emily Crawford, and Emma Boone

April 10, 2020

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

City roadwork begins with lesser traffic, Illinois begins to flatten the curve, COVID-19 leads to a ceasefire in Yemen, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Jackson Janes, Tara Mobasher, Salem Isaf, and Glenda Villalón

Voice of: Ngozi Ezike via press release

April 9, 2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Bernie Sanders suspends Presidential bid, drive-through COVID-19 testing available in Champaign, Kofi Cockburn declares for the NBA Draft, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Emma Boone, Mac Dudley, Salem Isaf, and Reese Armstrong

April 8, 2020

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

First death from COVID-19 in Champaign County, President Trump fires Inspector General overseeing relief fund, an homage to Bill Withers, and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Glenda Villalón

Voices of Diane Wolfe Marlin and Deborah Frank Feinen via City of Champaign Press Release

Outro music: Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

April 7, 2020

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 recovery blood donation, expansion of state child care assistance, Taliban peace deal, and more.

Host: Glenda Villalón

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Emma Boone

April 6, 2020

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 updates, Refugee Crisis Abroad, Basketball Hall of Fame, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes.

April 3, 2020

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Reusable bag ban, DNC postponement, remembering Adam Schlesinger, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Jackson Janes, Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, and Tara Mobasher

April 2, 2020

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Urbana mayor's emergency staffing order, McCormick Center, unemployment rate projections, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Emma Boone

April 1, 2020

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Stay at Home order extension, American Airlines seeks bailout, another year of eligibility for NCAA spring athletes, and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes

March 31, 2020

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois Engineering's ventilator prototype, infant fatality from COVID-19, iHeart Living Room Concert, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Mac Dudley

March 30, 2020

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois Academic Senate deliberates early end to spring semester, Yemeni rockets intercepted over Riyadh, Summer Camp Music Festival, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Emma Boone, Emily Crawford, and Justin Malone

March 27, 2020

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Champaign County Clerk ballot counting controversy, US troop freeze, Peace Corps evacuation, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Salem Isaf, Tara Mobasher, and Reese Armstrong

March 26, 2020

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois academic contingency plans, COVID-19 relief package, a new Billboard alternative chart topper, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Jackson Janes, Reese Armstrong, Josie Alameda, and Mac Dudley

March 25, 2020

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Contingency plans for local schools, India on lockdown, Saturday Night Live suspends production, and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Barrett Wynn, Emily Crawford, and Emma Boone

March 24, 2020

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

COVID-19 statewide, US-Taliban talks stall, Olympics consider postponement, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Tara Mobasher, Salem Isaf, and Jackson Janes

March 23, 2020

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

We're back from Spring Break!

Governor Pritzker's Shelter-in-Place order, what Italy's response can teach us, Chicago Bears free agency decisions, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong

March 13, 2020

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois' COVID-19 policy, Biden-Sanders debate this weekend, major league and college sports suspension, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Salem Isaf, and Reese Armstrong

WPGU News will return March 23, 2020!

March 12, 2020

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois' COVID-19 response, US offers defense deal with Turkey, Hayley Williams goes solo, and more.

Host: Mac Dudley

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Emma Boone, Barrett Wynn, and Tara Mobasher

March 11, 2020

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Student referendum results, Illinois insurance companies to cover COVID-19 tests, Trump Administration plans stimulus package, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Reese Armstrong, Salem Isaf, and Jackson Janes

March 10, 2020

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Governor Pritzker declares state of emergency, student referendum, updates on the stock market, and more.

Host: Tara Mobasher

Stories by: Justin Malone, Glenda Villalón, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

March 9, 2020

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois cancels all spring break trips, Trump Administration deploys forces to US-Mexico border, NBA announcement, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong

March 6, 2020

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Rod Blagojevich disbarred, US continues airstrikes against Taliban despite peace deal, James Bond release postponed, and more.

Host: Reese Armstrong

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Emily Crawford, Salem Isaf, and Tara Mobasher

March 5, 2020

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Contract extension for Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood, results of Super Tuesday, first "Platinum" album of 2020, and more.

Host: Emily Crawford

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Glenda Villalón

March 4, 2020

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

University of Illinois student referendum, list of presidential hopefuls shrinking, the Israeli election, and more.

Host: Glenda Villalón

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Emma Boone, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

March 3, 2020

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Effects of COVID-19 on Illinois' international students, Illinois Senate considers interstate speed limit hike, updates on the conflict in Syria, and more.

Host: Salem Isaf

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Reese Armstrong, Justin Malone, and Emma Boone

March 2, 2020

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Price cuts on Chicago-Champaign charter service, a peace deal between the US and Taliban, the American response to COVID-19, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes

February 28, 2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

A proposed mascot for the University of Illinois, Federal Courts okay the Trump Administration's sanctuary city plan, a blues exhibit opens at the Spurlock Museum, and more.

Host: Josie Alameda

Stories by: Mac Dudley, Emma Boone, Barrett Wynn, and Tara Mobasher

February 27, 2020

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Construction project begins for Illinois Athletics, an investigation into Juul marketing practices, sentencing announced for Saudi-Iran intelligence case, and more.

Host: Mac Dudley

Stories by: Glenda Villalón, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, and Reese Armstrong

February 26, 2020

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Last night's Democratic Debate, University of Illinois receives state funding package, Ebertfest lineup, and more.

Host: Barrett Wynn

Stories by: Emma Boone, Mac Dudley, Salem Isaf, and Tara Mobasher

Februrary 25, 2020

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Harvey Weinstein convicted, a new exhibition from La Casa, the Illinois budget, and more.

Host: Tara Mobasher

Stories by: Barrett Wynn, Glenda Villalón, Reese Armstrong, and Jackson Janes

February 24, 2020

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Introducing WPGU News, an all new daily program from WPGU 107.1 FM!

Downtown Champaign becomes a historic district, results of the Nevada Caucus, Cubs and Cardinals open their season, and more.

Host: Justin Malone

Stories by: Josie Alameda, Salem Isaf, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes