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  • August 26, 2022

    New program supporting students with autism launched at UIUC, monkeypox cases in Champaign county increase, Secretary of State Jesse White tests positive for COIVD-19, and starting quarterback for Fighting Illini named.

    Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

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

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • August 25, 2022

    Biden announces student loan debt cancellation plan, UIUC's new digital parking meters, Krannert center revives youth performance program, and the Chicago Sky WNBA team advances to the semifinals.

    Hosted by Husna Hussaini

    Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villareal, Emily Crawford, and Jackie Barba.

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • August 24, 2022

    Illinois reaches a 35 million dollar lawsuit with Snapchat, high school students to learn media literacy in Illinois, and the lanternfly is added to the most unwanted invasive species list.

    Hosted by Josie Alameda

    Stories by Daniel Villareal, Avery Bowen, and Tara Mobasher.

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • August 23, 2022

    EPA stopping hazardous waste collection, first day of instruction at U of I, UI service workers reach agreement and CU schools host breakfast.

    Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

    Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb and Nathalie Murillo.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • August 22, 2022

    University of Illinois students gather for the annual Quad Day, Illinois will be sending out rebate checks, and the schedule for University of Illinois Men's Golf is announced.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • August 19, 2022

    University service workers protest for a new contract, Illinois ComEd customers are to receive refunds, the ISBE announced additional funding for early childhood education, and the Fighting Illini football team announced its team captains.

    Hosted by Madison Holcomb

    Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, and Jackson Janes

    Music by Boxout

    6 min
  • August 18, 2022

    Illinois institutions get grant funding, UI police help Campustown, year-round homeless shelter approved and Grange Grove entertainment lineup now available.

    Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

    Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth and Hannah Lonergan.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • August 17, 2022

    Vote by mail applications in IL open, state grants for commercial districts improvements and Illini Athletics to host Title IX summit.

    Hosted by Daniel Villareal

    Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • August 16th, 2022

    MTD implements new bus route changes, Illini baseball launches an insider event, and rising rent unleashes new efforts to protect tenant rights across Illinois.

    Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jackson Janes, and Tara Mobasher.

    Hosted by Husna Hussaini

    Music by Boxout

    8 min
  • August 15, 2022

    New COVID guidelines for schools in Illinois, billions of dollars go towards Illinois infrastructure, University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones joins the board of directors of Hope Chicago, and Javonie Small becomes an assistant coach for University of Illinois track and field.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Stories by Jackie Barba, Sidney Malone, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min

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