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The Illinois Department of Public Health updates its mask mandate, the University of Illinois makes changes to COVID-19 testing for the summer, the University’s BFA acting showcase is now available online, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case challenging Roe v. Wade and more. 

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Kayla Mish, Tori Gellman, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight and Jackson Janes.

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Construction closures in C-U, crime up in Champaign, businesses drop mask requirements, violence escalates in Gaza, and an Illini sports update

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Barrett Wynn, and Reese Armstrong

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

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Tori Gellman, Jackson Janes, Justin Malone, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom and Meagan Vicens. 

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Train derailment in Pesotum, Champaign eases COVID restrictions, gas prices spike, J. B. Pritzker announces plans for state tourism, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Reese Armstrong, and Owen Henderson

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Governor Pritzker visits Champaign to announce funds from the Rebuild Illinois Grant, Illinois Representative Mike Zalenski introduces the "Shot and Beer" Bill, A vote to recall Congresswoman Liz Cheney as the Chair of the Republican Conference, Krannert Art Museum exhibitions close this weekend, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Neshmia Malik, and Tori Gellman

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Pfizer vaccine approved for children 12-15, vaccine clinics in Chicago area, vaccination rates fall nation-wide, violence in the Gaza strip, and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Anne McKeown, Anisha Kasem, Kalya Mish, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn and Jackson Janes

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Construction and heavy rain in Champaign County, electric vehicle plant coming to IL, bombing in Kabul kills 50, and Kentucky Derby winning horse fails drug test

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Meagan Vicens, Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, and Reese Armstrong

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Gov. JB Pritzker announces Illinois will move into bridge phase of reopening, the City of Champaign opens applications to give local businesses relief, the Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign is accepting bike donations and more. 

Hosted by Jane Knight 

Stories by Da Yeon Eom, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda and Neshmia Malik. 

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Champaign-Urbana vaccination efforts, Pfizer testing results in 12 to 15-year-olds, Peloton recalls treadmills, Madigan & associates bribery case, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by: Anisha Kasem, Reese Armstrong, Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, and Kayla Mish

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The University of Illinois opens up study spaces around campus, Walgreens begins offering walk-in vaccinations, the Chicago Auto Show returns for 2021, the Illinois climate continues to warm as new climate normals are released, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, and Neshmia Malik

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