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  • November 21, 2022

    The Chicago American Indian Collaborative hosts a summit, the University of Illinois men's basketball team faces wins and losses, and Urbana High School continues online learning following threats against the school.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Stories by Mac Dudley, Jacob Shumaker, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • November 18, 2022

    Engineering students build a bridge in South Africa, warming center locations in Champaign, online classes in Urbana after multiple threats, CUPHD hosts a child vaccine clinic and 27th annual Festival of Trees

    Stories by Husna Hussaini, Madison Holcomb, Mac Dudley, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher

    Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • November 17, 2022

    Champaign County continues to count election ballots, Illinois Republican party elects new leaders, J.B Pritzker announces financial predictions for Illinois, University of Illinois researchers ranked as most cited, and the city of Champaign offers free parking.

    Hosted by Husna Hussaini

    Stories by Katie Ratke, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Lillie Salas

    Music by Boxout


    4 min
  • November 16, 2022

    Distributing fentanyl becomes a class X felony in Illinois, workers rights amendment passes in Illinois, Urbana Bands are seeking donations for an expansion and more.

    Hosted by Josie Alameda

    Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Avery Bowen, and Lazlo Richard Toth

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • November 15, 2022

    Flu activity is labeled as high in Illinois, UI offers clothing swap event, restaurant opening in Champaign and remembering Nikolai Hristov.

    Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

    Stories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda, Nathalie Murillo and Madison Holcomb.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • November 14, 2022

    Democrats control the Senate following midterms, Illinois issues its first social equity marijuana dispensary licenses, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football and men's basketball teams face a mixed bag at their respective games.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Stories by Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton, and Tara Mobasher.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • November 11, 2022

    University of Illinois student found dead, listeria outbreak in IL tied to deli meat, restaurants in Champaign-Urbana changing ownership, Fighting Illini men's basketball recruits, and U of I women's basketball vs LIU.

    Stories by Mac Dudley, Husna Hussaini, Lille Salas, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher

    Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • November 10, 2022

    Illinois’ midterm election updates, shooting threats increase in Urbana Schools, and Illinois coaches are set to extend their contracts this week. 

    Hosted by Husna Hussaini

    Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie Alameda.

    Music by Boxout


    4 min
  • November 9, 2022

    Election Day, new ballot procedures in Champaign, and Illini Men's Basketball wins first game of the season.

    Hosted by Josie Alameda

    Stories by Lillie Salas, Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen, and Jacob Schumaker

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • November 8, 2022

    Election Day -- where to cast votes, Urbana school canceled after threat, Illini Athletics up ticket sales and grants support homeless services.

    Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

    Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Ben Fader and Elissa Eaton.

    Music by Boxout.

    6 min

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