J.B. Pritzker signs disability wage bill into law, Urbana early voting opens, and housing issues facing UIUC classes. Hosted by Amelia Benson Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Michael Sweeney Music by Boxoutبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

With President Donald Trump's looming threat of illegal immigrant deportation, CU police have announced their commitment to stay uninvolved, as is the law in Illinois. Volunteers are needed to cuddle and feed baby goats at the Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery. And Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet introduced a new bill that would require voters to pre…

Illini football ranked #16 on AP Top 25, Chicago prepares for Trump's planned deportations, and Illinois counties look to secede into Indiana. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Outboxبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

The University tacks another year in a row of record high applications--a sign of a coming over-enrollment. Starting in the fall, any Illinois high school graduate can transfer to UIUC from any college in the country given they achieved good enough grades and credit hours, possibly adding to the impending strain. and University researchers discover…

Illini Men's basketball beats the Hoosiers, Urbana new restaurants opening, and Decatur to receive $10 million for transit. Hosted by Peter Hanson Stories by Michael Sweeney, Peter Hanson, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Outboxبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Illinois lawmakers propose legalizing sex work, Illinois Secretary of State proposes digital IDs, and UIUC students begin testifying in Palestinian protest trial. Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Amelia Benson, and Giuliana Means Music by Outboxبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Illini basketball beats Penn State, Illinois complications over hemp tax regulations, and Savoy tax incentive vote. Hosted by Amelia Benson Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Outboxبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

A $1 million grant was awarded to Champaign by the state to address homelessness. Blood donations are low and the need is high in Central Illinois, especially during this period of dangerous weather conditions. And Illini Softball player Ava Moore was named to the freshman top 100 list ahead of the season. Hosted by: Giuliana Means Stories by: Emil…

Champaign County improves first-responder procedures, Illinois passes name change bill, and UIUC basketball player wins Big 10 Freshman of the week. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Giuliana Means, and Michael Sweeney Music by Outboxبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Illinois student charged with mob action following pro-Palestine protests in April, has filed to motion to dismiss, Defensive back Xavier Scott to return in orange and blue for the 2025 season, And victim of Champaign house fire speaks out about struggles. Hosted by Michael Sweeney Stories by Peter Hanson, Michael Sweeney and Giuliana Means Backgro…

Illini football left tackle J.C. Davis decides to return for another season. With a new year comes new laws; some more exciting than others. Champaign Park District receives a $600k grant from the state to build the All Abilities Activities Hub. Hosted by Peter Hanson Stories by Michael Sweeney and Amelia Benson Music by Outbox…

The Illinois Supreme Court rules the smell of raw cannabis warrants a vehicle search, Champaign County Sheriff's Department hosts "Shop with a cop", Illinois incoming minimum wage increase and Illini football set to compete in the Cheez It Citrus Bowl. Hosted by: Zayna Quraishi Stories by: Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, Kaitlyn Devitt and Michael S…

Illini Football recruits made their commitments official this week, Urbana may increase its recycling tax rate, Tuscola's downtown is turning into a holiday scavenger hunt with their Winter Window Walk and Decatur's property taxes will be rising in January. Hosted by Amelia Benson Stories by Peter Hanson, Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Amelia Be…

Illini Football Assistant Coach Dana Dimel passed away, Peoria City Council narrowly approved a public sleeping ban, Aidan Laughery was named Big 10 player of the week and Vermillion County officials got sworn in.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Illini Women's Volleyball are headed to the NCAA tournament, Illinois' Cold Weather Rule just went into effect and Illini football just wrapped up a historic season.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Women's Basketball's Kendall Bostic earned Big Ten Player of the Week with her performances against Oregon State and Le Moyne, 33 Illinois counties have voted to secede from Cook County, making their own state, And Women's XC's Halle Hill went solo to the NCAA Championships this weekend to race her final college 6k.…

UIUC's Main Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of a time capsule of the same age. Illinois Men's Basketball signed four-star and 89th overall recruit Brandon Lee on Tuesday. and a federal judge overturned Illinois' assault weapons ban.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

A short recap of the national election outcome and local elections that will be felt on a national scale.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Pro-Palestine groups call Champaign to divest, Rocky Mountain fever spotted in Champaign, U of I students donate unwanted dorm items, transfer class brings size to men's basketball. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Urbana summer camp gives young men purpose, truck with Israeli hostage screen displays stops at UIUC, net installed in Spalding Park, state representatives visit campus encampment. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

UIUC will not cancel its commencement ceremony, an Illinois election bill was passed under unusual circumstances, a Forbes study highlights benefits of the public school model, a new bill implements relaxation activities in schools, and millions of birds are arriving in Illinois. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, S…

University faculty groups have organized a protest outside of the Illini Union. Richard “Dick” Cogdal, the oldest alumni of the University of Illinois Marching Illini has passed away at the age of 107. In 1977, President Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act, known as the CRA, to tackle racial discrimination in mortgages. The University of I…

More on U of I Jewish response to protests, Champaign school board cancels meeting, Looney Tunes sail Kaufman Lake, U of I experts share how to help orphan animals, and cicada broods emerging simultaneously. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Shane Werner. Music by Boxout.…

The U of I encampment continues. Jewish students gather at the Alma Matter. Gas Prices trend downward in Champaign. Marathon participant saved during cardiac arrest. Illinois proposes a bill to eliminate "junk fees". Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by: Boxout…

U of I Jewish communities respond to encampment, Race Weekend returns to Champaign-Urbana, volunteers clear 23,000 pounds of trash from Boneyard, Republicans push back on university funding, Illini golf finishes second at championship. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei. Music by Boxo…

This episode covers the encampments this weekend organized by those protesting the University's investment in companies tied to Israel. More recent updates have been added as more develops. Hosted by Michael Sweeney Stories by Alice Mei, Joaquin O'Malley-Macias, and Michael Sweeneyبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

The Urbana Police Department arrested a young man, identified as Boston Brooks, for threatening terrorist acts last Monday. Michael Parekh, a computer science student at the University of Illinois won the top prize in Apple’s Swift Student Challenge among 50 other winners. Illinois officially recognizes the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as their f…

State Senator speaks on Champaign school board, SROs return to Champaign schools after 3 years, Champaign Wine Walk returns, EIF shares Foodmobile dates in Champaign County, and Illinois banning junk fees. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.…

Tyler James Willaims comes to U of I. Illinois House of Representatives divided on US Military Aid. New African American History signs to be built on campus. Luke Goode enters the transfer portal. Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Alice Mei, Joy Quezada, Shane Werner Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by: Boxout…

U of I's Office of DRES celebrates 75 years, Springfield Capitol experienced lockdown after bomb threat, wild animal ban passes Illinois house, Orlando Antigua returning to UIUC as men's basketball head coach Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.…

The death of UIUC student Akul Dhawan was ruled an accident, Qdoba is returning to campus, and 5 tornadoes touched down in Western Illinois. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Shane Werner. Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxoutبقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Hansberry entered transfer portal by Peter Derrah Big rare cicada brood coming back to Illinois by Nicolas Roacho Illinois biometric laws are changing by Emily Huffman University demands more funding, still by Suzette Murillo New outdoor University fitness park by Peter Derrah Hosted by Michael Sweeney Music by Boxout…

Japan House hosting Spring Open House, Urbana hires Barksville principle, Savoy board to vote on Curtis Road Project, and Champaign County gathers for second food summit. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Illinois Bill may ban Native American Mascots. Hub Student resident dies. Illinois becomes the state with the most lead pipes per capita. Illinois budget address to potentially wipe medical debt. Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo, Emily Huffman Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by Boxout…

MTD designs bus for Juneteenth, U of I hosts plant fair for Mom's Weekend, IL bill may ban Delta 8 hemp products. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM

Tacoria Humphrey breaks an U of I long jump record, Two UIUC professors win Guggenheim Fellowships, a notable player transfers to Illinois Basketball, and the McKinley Health Center rejects providing abortion pills. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxout…

The principal of Champaign’s Booker T. Washington STEM Academy resigned this week. The University of Illinois has dropped its investigation into the rape allegations against Terrance Shannon Junior and has decided not to take disciplinary action against him. Tre White committed to the Illinois Men’s basketball team for the 2024 to 2025 season. Resi…

No interviews for Unit 4 Board of Education, U of I study examines social media usage during disasters, Urbana Census Bureau is in need of field representatives, and Illini baseball beat Illinois State. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.…

Illinois investigates voter information published online. Illinois Department of Public Health warns about solar eclipse glasses recall. UIUC Students gather for the eclipse. Illinois proposes AI child pornography law. Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Suzette Murillo Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by: Boxo…

U of I hosts Engineering Open House, Illini take 4 individual titles at Big Ten men's gymnastics championships, State Board of Elections investigating information theft, Unit 4 chaos continues as candidates wither. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.…

A partial solar eclipse will occur in Champaign today, local activist Dr. William Patterson passed away earlier this week, the Champaign Public Library is hosting a space-themed exhibit, and 107 year old Dick Cogdal received a special visit from the Marching Illini. Hosted by Peter Derrah Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias…

The Fighting Illini won the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament championship game 71 to 57 over Villanova Wednesday night. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the Champaign-Urbana area Monday afternoon. A recent Urbana School District board meeting saw many teachers spend around an hour demanding better action. The Illinois Stewardshi…

CU mourns the loss of Dr. Willian Patterson, eye expert shares how to protect eyes from eclipse, CUPHD launches mental health program, Senate Republicans call for prison review board reform. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.…

Illinois All-American NFL star dies, Illini Women defeat Washington State and proceed to WBIT champaign, Edible book festival comes to Champaign, Urbana school board convenes for pivotal, Illinois adds Davis and loses Dainja in portal. Storys by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo Hosted by: Joaqui…

Urbana Middle School moves to e-learning due to short staff, U of I may soon offer MS in video game development, IDPH says IL respiratory virus level dropped to low, building collapses in Rantoul. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.…

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’Mall…

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 So…

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…

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. Mus…

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.بقلم WPGU 107.1 FM