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Illini Basketball set to clash with Penn State, U of I researchers investigating coal-based technologies, Illini Women's Basket defeat #14 Indiana, Local Champaign icon to return to work.

Story by Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Joy Quezada, and Adelyn Mui

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Polar Plunge fundraises for Special Olympics, Champaign health event promotes fitness, $75 million to Illinois to prevent dangerous mine jobs, Illinois bill proposes tax benefits for health workers.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Nick Roacho.

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A Champaign employee tragically passed away after last week's shooting, U of I Men's Basketball team won on the road against Maryland, a proposed 60-acre solar farm has received criticism, U of I's Hockey team has donated thousands of dollars from jersey auctions, and Champaign County has a new coroner.

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

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U of I is sponsoring a charity pickleball tournament, Illinois Men's Basketball is looking to defeat Big Ten rival Maryland, The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has released statistics on local underage drinking, and a local food co-op is attempting to lower its carbon footprint.

Stories by Emily Huffman, Nicolas Roacho, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah

Hosted by Peter Derrah

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Booker T. Washington families positive after board meeting, Champaign robotics heading to state, Illini beat Michigan in men's basketball, Mayor's make pitch for more state funding.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

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

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Bar owner shot in Champaign, gun rights groups attempt to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban, Champaign-Urbana mulls funding for Willard Airport, strike looms for IDOT workers.

Stories by Emily Huffman, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Stephanie Orellana

Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

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U of I hosts robotics competition, new Illinois bill ends sub-minimum wage for tipped work, St. Joseph family no longer delivering news.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Joy Quezada.

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The Illini Men's Basketball Team looses to Big Ten rival Michigan State, a shooting at Champaign's Pour Bros. Taproom leaves one in critical condition, a vigil on Friday commemorated the life of U of I student Akul Dhawan, a dog was abandoned at the Champaign Humane Society's old location, and the annual Champaign County disc golf charity competition will start this Saturday.

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

Hosted by Peter Derrah

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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.

Due to H-VAC issues, the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center is still closed after more than a week.

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has recently installed state-of-the-art solar panels on its roof to implement more renewable energy solutions for the community. 

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Stories by Kate Morris, Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho and Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

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Wrongful death settlement update, Columbia Center nears May completion, Jeanna Gang named commencement speaker, and IDPH sees decline in respiratory viruses.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Marcias, and Nick Roacho.

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