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  • February 7, 2024

    Workers oppose changes to Champaign post office, Champaign church demolished and set to rebuild, I-Pass stickers will replace transponders, Illini women's hoops fall short to Purdue in OT, new substitute teacher program at Parkland College.

    Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Nicholas Roacho.

    Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

    Music by Boxout



    5 min
  • February 6, 2024

    Illinois men's basketball beats Nevada, Champaign-Urbana announces film location workshop, health care copays take effect for non-citizens.

    Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

    Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Joy Quezada.

    Music by Boxout.

    3 min
  • February 5, 2024

    Champaign considers a two million dollar wrongful death settlement, a local homeless shelter sponsors their annual One Winter Night event, U of I's business college is providing free tax assistance, Fighting Illini men's gymnastics wins against Big Ten rival Michigan, and Urbana is hosting a series of Lunar New Year celebration.

    Hosted by Peter Derrah

    Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Stephanie Orelanna, and Peter Derrah

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • February 2, 2024

    The Illini Orange and Blue dominated against Michigan University last night in a 77-64 game. 

    Over the past two months, the U of I main library has invited students, staff, and community members to come help build the world’s largest puzzle. 

    Recent reports have shown that the University of Illinois police withheld information from the school officials about the ongoing Terrence Shannon Junior investigation.

    A timeline has been given out by the UIPD regarding the tragic hypothermic death of Akul Dhawan two weekends ago. 

    On Tuesday, the Illinois State Board of Elections voted to keep Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot. 

    Hosted by Layli Nazarova

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

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • February 1, 2024

    Man sentenced to prison after committing U of I crimes, U of I researchers discover zombie leaves, and millions of dollars to Central Illinois to help homelessness.

    Hosted by Emily Huffman.

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

    Music by Boxout.


    3 min
  • January 31, 2024

    Central Illinois starts initiative to honor veterans for Valentine's Day, Grainger aiding water innovation, Mobile foodbank coming to Champaign, Grant aids for Illinois grocers, Illini gymnastics and tennis teams start season offstrong.

    Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

    Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • January 30, 2024

    The Experience Champaign-Urbana organization sponsors restaurant week, Illini Men's Basketball drops to number 14, U of I and IBM collaborate on weather AI model, Urbana school district honors community figure.

    Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

    Stories by Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova and Adelyn Mui.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • January 29, 2024

    Parents of deceased student are filing a complaint against U of I police, Fighting Illini Men's Basketball won a close game against IU, Trump's ballot status still unknown for the Illinois primary, and the beloved Champaign Cycle is closing after its owner's retirement.

    Hosted by Peter Derrah,

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

    Music by Boxout,

    5 min
  • January 26, 2024

    On Wednesday, Illinois men's basketball lost in an upset against Northwestern University. 

    Earlier this week, The Grainger College of Engineering celebrated the one-year anniversary of the ECE Building’s certification as the first zero-energy facility at U of I.

    Many volunteers came together to help out in Champaign County’s annual “Point-In Time Count” event. 

    The University of Illinois’ Department of Engineering has released a statement regarding the passing of Akhul Dhwawan. 

    Hosted by Layli Nazarova

    Stories by Kate Morris, Nicolas Roacho, Emily Huffman and Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • January 25, 2024

    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.


    3 min

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