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Herd immunity unlikely, severe thunderstorm watch, Unit 4 reopening for in-person instruction next school year, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin asks FBI director to comment on allegations surrounding the January 6th insurrection, and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, Barrett Wynn, Kalya Mish, and Jackson Janes

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Illini astronaut comes home, COVID cases continue to rise in Illinois, shooting in Green Bay, NFL draft ends, tennis and golf B1G championship

Hosted by Tori Gellman

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

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The University of Illinois plans to replace COVID-19 testing with vaccine proof, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot eases restrictions on Chicago, Illinois Representative proposes to remove ban on betting on in-state college sports, the FDA moves to ban menthol products and more. 

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Meagan Vicens, Da Yeon Eom and Jackson Janes. 

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U of I professor awarded Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, Illinois announces two new manufacturing training facilities, 2021 NFL Draft, President Biden's first 100 days in office, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by: Anne McKeown, Owen Henderson, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Neshmia Malik

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Faculty members from the University of Illinois win national recognition, Governor Pritzker passes a law addressing racial inequities in healthcare, the CDC issues new guidance on masks and gatherings, Biden issues an executive order raising the minimum wage for government contractors, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Justin Malone

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Illinois loses one seat in the US House of Representatives, the second COVID wave grips India, Illinois vaccine supply soon to outweigh demand, vaccines available in Champaign County, and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Jackson Janes, Kayla Mish, Anisha Kasem, Tori Gellman, and Owen Henderson

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Virtual undergrad research symposium, lifted pause on J&J vaccine, Biden recognizes Armenian genocide, 93rd Academy Awards, Illini softball and baseball updates

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish, Mac Dudley, and Meagan Vicens

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Illinois COVID-19 cases increase statewide, Biden administration combats climate change, Illinois Department of Transportation continues closures on I-57, the U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation to grant D.C. statehood and more. 

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Anne McKeown, Da Yeon Eom, Mac Dudley, Neshmia Malik and Meagan Vicens. 

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Illinois hospitals experience COVID surge, Earth Day at the University of Illinois, Illinois passes bill guaranteeing admission to the U of I system for community college students, Department of Justice investigation into Minneapolis Police Department, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by: Da Yeon Eom, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes

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Updates on COVID-19 in the Champaign-Urbana Area, Shootings continue across America, the Jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Derick Chauvin, the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale, and more

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Jane Knight, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Neshia Malik, and Tara Mobasher

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