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AstraZeneca vaccine is confirmed to be safe, Governor Pritzker condemns the Atlanta shooting, vaccine distribution continues, the Fighting Illini men's basketball team returns to campus, and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

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

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New L-E-D lights in Champaign, JB Pritzker's administration appointments, Senator Tammy Duckworth's FBI inquiry, spring break in Miami, and Illinois loss in the March Madness tournament

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, Da Yeon Eom, Kayla Mish and Meagan Vicens

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Governor J.B. Pritzker announces extended vaccine eligibility, local vaccine and case updates, heavy winds cause damage in Champaign-Urbana, AstraZeneca vaccine distribution, and more. 

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Meagan Vicens, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom and Neshmia Malik. 

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Champaign mobile testing sites, Atlanta shooting, mental health bill in the IL Senate, tornadoes in the south, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, Anisha Kasem, Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, and Meagan Vicens

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Urbana Park District receives a state grant to construct a new recreation center, Illinois Veterans Centers declared COVID free, Moderna begins vaccine trials for children under 12, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu makes the All-America First team, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Tara Mobasher, and Jackson Janes

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Vaccination sites, fine and fee deferral program, halted distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Illini men's basketball moves up to number two in AP rankings, and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Kalya Mish, Tori Gellman, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Owen Henderson

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Champaign road closures, Covid-19 vaccine appointment call center, possible Cuomo impeachment trial, Illini Men's Basketball victory, and UIUC at the 63rd Grammy Awards

Hosted by Tori Gellman

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

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The University of Illinois philanthropic campaign reaches its goal, President Biden passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to check for expired alarms, and more. 

Hosted by Jane Knight 

Stories by Jackson Janes, Neshmia Malik, Da Yeon Eom, Meagan Vicens, and Mac Dudley.

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Governor J. B. Pritzker's visit to Parkland, Congress passes COVID relief bill, vaccination efforts continue through Champaign County, President Biden announces plans to order 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, Anne McKeown, Jane Knight, and Reese Armstrong

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The University of Illinois to allow 2020 and 2021 graduates a chance to cross the stage at graduation, Charges against the officer who murdered George Floyd are being brought back to court to be reconsidered, News on the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

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

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