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March 27, 2024

School board cancels meeting after walkout, U of I gets $7.5 million for permafrost research, Carle named pediatric care center, Bielema named to AFCA board of trustees, expert on the universe's origin headed to U of I. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Peter Derrah, Joaquim O’Malley-Macias, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo, and Emily Huffman.  Music by Boxout.

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Mar 27
March 26, 2024

Champaign school parents prepare concerns for board meeting, solar eclipse to happy on April 8, U of I updating parking meters. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

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Mar 26
March 25, 2024

Illini Men's Basketball advances in the March Madness tournament, a local Jewish council opposes a Champaign city resolution, Champaign Fire and Police departments hosted a charity hockey competition, Illini Women's Basketball has found success in the National Invitational Tournament, and Illinois wrestler Edmond Ruth competes at the annual NCAA competition. Stories by Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Shane Werner, and Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

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Mar 25
March 22, 2024

The U of I Men’s Basketball team won their opening March Madness tournament game last Thursday, beating 14th seed Morehead State 85 to 69 The primary elections in Champaign County are under way and early results show that Laurie Braurer won more than 70 percent of the Democratic vote for Champaign County Coroner.  The Urbana school district is reaching out to parents to gauge the response to controversial redistricting plans.   The Illinois women’s basketball team beat Missouri State 74 to 69 at State Farm Center on Thursday night to move on to the second round of the W-B-I-T postseason tournament. Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho, Suzette Murillo, Ethan Oskroba Music by Boxout

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Mar 22
March 21, 2024

Illinois March Madness round one preview, Champaign school board member resigns, Urbana City Council passes cease fire resolution, and U of I survey says many adults can't tell fact from opinion. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Nick Roacho, Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, and Joy Quezada.  Music by Boxout.

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Mar 21
March 20, 2024

Illini to begin campaign for the national title, Champaign school district accused of violating Open Meetings Act, Champaign planning to revitalize downtown, Illini Women's accepts WBIT invitation, Carle Staff opening haircare program. Stories by: Ethan Oskroba, Layli Nazarova, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah. Hosted by:Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by : Boxout

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Mar 20
March 19, 2024

Champaign shares yard waste pick up times, governor rolls out health care reform package, UIUC Dean's List honorees announced, Illinois virus level remains flat. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

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Mar 19
March 18, 2024

The U of I Men's Basketball Team won the annual Big Ten Tournament and qualified for a three seed in the March Madness tournament, and the Champaign School District faces a discrimination lawsuit. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

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Mar 18
March 15, 2024

Two separate motorcycle accidents happened last Tuesday in Champaign, UIUC Professor Ying Diao receives a grant from NASA, and CUDO Plays hosts its 10th annual Grand Exhibition event. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Nick Roacho, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

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Mar 15
March 14, 2024

Illinois men's basketball set for postseason opener, federal bill pumps funding into Central Illinois, and highlight slew of Illini conference honors. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Nick Roacho, and Adelyn Mui.  Music by Boxout.

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Mar 14
March 13, 2024

Shortage of election judges causes polling places to close, local bar reopens after fire, and Ruth's Big Ten title highlights Illini Wrestling at conference tournament. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman.  Music by Boxout.

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Mar 13
March 12, 2024

Illinois men's basketball win against Iowa, Champaign community icon retires, man receives life sentence for murder of U of I student. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Adelyn Mui. Music by Boxout.

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Mar 12
March 11, 2024

Local bassist and music producer Mark Rubel passes away, UIUC students voted to maintain the campus ice arena, an Illinois Senate bill proposes ending mandatory political or religious meetings at work, and the Illinois High School Association's Basketball Championships might leave Champaign. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Nick Roacho, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

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Mar 11
March 8, 2024

The 30-year-old Prairie Play Playground in Urbana has officially been torn down and will be replaced with a brand new structure.  The Illinois women’s basketball team lost to Maryland by a score of 75 to 65 in the Big Ten conference tournament. Champaign school children are paying homage to one of their classmates by selling slime for a fundraiser.  The University of Illinois debuted a new  suicide prevention program on campus Wednesday. The Illinois Men’s Basketball Team lost 71 to 77 against the Purdue Boilermakers last Tuesday Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Emily Huffman, Nicolas Roacho, Stephanie Orellana, Peter Derrah, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

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Mar 08
March 7, 2024

Central Illinois food bank grant helps farmers, Urbana Board of Education takes steps to fill member vacancy, officials raise concerns for Champaign postal hubs, advocates more funding for K-12 education. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

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Mar 07
March 6, 2024

Trump permitted on state ballot following Supreme Court ruling, influential Champaign County School Board member resigns, a UIUC biotech lab received almost $700 billion in funding, and Severe Weather Preparedness Week takes place statewide. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

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Mar 06
March 5, 2024

Illinois men's basketball drops to No. 12, Champaign hosts speedskating competition, IPDH adopts new COVID quarantine guidelines, Illinois lawmakers want to match California emission standards. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Elissa Eaton, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

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Mar 05
March 4, 2024

Urbana parents protest school redistricting decision, U of I wins against Big Ten rival Wisconsin, Pour Bros Taproom organizes a memorial event for deceased manager, and Urbana hosted its first anime convention.

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Mar 04
March 1, 2024

An Illinois judge ruled that former President Donald Trump should be taken off the ballot for the state’s primary election.  The U of I men's basketball team won Wednesday’s game against Minnesota by a score of 105 to 97.  This April marks the 25th anniversary of Ebertfest, a film festival celebrating the Pulitzer prize winning U of I alum and film critic Roger Ebert and the movies he loved.  Champaign is set to receive a new discount store called PopShelf at 2022 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign.  Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Layli Nazarova, Nicolas Roacho, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman Music by Boxout

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Mar 01
February 29, 2024

U of I vet school sends false acceptance letters, U of I students fight for future ice arena, Urbana to be home to semi-pro soccer team, Champaign neighborhood recognized as cultural district, and IDPH to allow schools to administer Narcan. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Peter Derrah.  Music by Boxout.

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Feb 29
February 28, 2024

U of I hosts a Pickleball tournament to raise money for charity, Champaign initiates Phase two of the welcoming city plan, Illini Men's Basketball to face Minnesota, Urbana woman dies after altercation. Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

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Feb 28
February 27, 2024

Urbana community members gather at playground before its demolition, coaches and players weight in on new NCAA women's volleyball rule, Illinois men's basketball drops to number 13. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

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Feb 27
February 26, 2024

An Illinois judge is removed following a controversial conviction reversal, Illinois Men's Basketball achieves its 1000th Big Ten victory, a proposed Illinois bill will legalize psychedelic mushrooms, a local pedestrian tragically passed away following a car accident, and Central and Centennial High Schools are sponsoring local job fairs.

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Feb 26
February 23, 2024

Champaign City Council agreed to give a special permit for solar panels on the land around Moore’s Rescue Ranch. The number 12 Illinois Men’s basketball team let their late lead slip Wednesday night in their away game against Penn State.  Last Wednesday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address. University of Illinois graduates Doctor Aadeel Akhtar and retired Army Sergeant Garrett Anderson have created bionic prosthetics for a P-H-D project which later turned into their company Psyonic. Local basketball icon Ted Beach passed away at 94 this week.  Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

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Feb 23
February 22, 2024

Coroner confirms U of I student's cause of death, police seek approval for street cameras, Champaign City Council to vote on $500,000 for downtown, Curtis Orchard welcomes back long lost cat, and seasonal viruses remain at low levels. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

3m
Feb 22
February 21, 2024

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 Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout

2m
Feb 21
February 20, 2024

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. Music by Boxout.

2m
Feb 20
February 19, 2024

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

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Feb 19
February 16, 2024

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 Music by Boxout

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Feb 16
February 15, 2024

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. Music by Boxout.

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Feb 15