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UIUC Men's Basketball was eliminated from March Madness, the US Supreme Court may ban an abortion pill, UIUC Women's Basketball continues victories in the WBIT, Carle Health is in a legal battle regarding property taxes, and Illinois bridges are ranked poor in a national study. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Shane Werner, Joaqium O’Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxout
Employees may no longer be required by employers to get a microchip implanted under their skin. Heidi Mueller is taking over the Department of Children and Family Services. U of I students have voted to keep the campus Ice Arena. The Lyric Theater Program at U of I will take audiences on a road trip with many characters when it presents Fugitive Songs at the Rose Bowl on April 6th, at the Canopy Club April 13th, and at Krannert Center on April 25th. Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Peter Derrah, Suzette Murillo, Nick Roacho and Emily Huffman Music by Boxout
Fighting Illini Men's Basketball will face Iowa State for March Madness, the context of a FBI raid in Champaign remains unknown, Fighting Illini Women's Basketball will face Tulsa in the WBIT tournament, the Urbana School District hosted a final public forum for a redistricting proposal, and the Chambana film festival will sponsor independent movie showings. Stories by Adeyln Mui, Nick Roacho, Stephanie Orellana, Alice Mei, and Joy Quezada Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxout
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
