The U.S. is preparing to begin flight drills in Guyana following growing tensions with Venezuela.The Seychelles declared a state of emergency yesterday following an explosion on the island of Mahe.Thousands of Palestinians have fled to Rafah due to the ongoing violence in Gaza.This month, Urbana-Champaign will be holding festive events to celebrate the holidays.Illinois football’s star defensive lineman Jer’Zhan (ger-ZAN) Newton was placed gained All-American status by five different media outlets.  Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Laszlo Toth, Peter Derrah and Stephanie OrellanaMusic by Boxout

American Automobile Association opens in Champaign, Illinois migrant housing project halted, police lethal force database expanded, and Dolly Parton opens Imagination Library. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt.  Music by Outbox

Candlestick Lane Christmas lighting tradition, new Spine and Pain Center in local hospital, local colonel gains prestigious honor, and Illinois upsets the FAU basketball teamHosted by Peter DerrahStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

Emergency plea filed to block Illinois weapons ban, Urbana police offer advice for protecting decorations, UIUC hosting events for finals week.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui and Kate Morris.Music by Boxout.

Champaign organizers create a program for veterans with PTSD.Illinois utility bill assistance program opens expansion. Ebertfeast to host its annual festival for its 25th Anniversary, this week, in Champaign, IL. Illinois Supreme Court denies access to FOID information. Illini Basketball defeat Reuters in New Jersey. Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Stephanie Orellana, Ashley Gilbert, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout

American oil production has reached a record peak.Russia’ Supreme Court ruled that the global LGBTQ+ movement is extremist.Former American National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away last Wednesday.  A ceasefire between the Israeli Government and Palestinian Hamas organization was established last Friday and has been largely maintained throughout the week.  Severe floods in Northern East Africa have led to hundreds of casualties and serious agricultural damage. The U-S Department of Agriculture issued a disaster declaration for five counties in central Illinois yesterday.New renovations are being done on Altgeld Hall to clear the exterior sandstone and reveal the pink tone of the building. A Champaign program will be helping low-income homeowners with free-of-charge housing repairs this winter.Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Laszlo Toth, Peter Derrah, Sonpari Singh and Stephanie OrellanaMusic by Boxout

Businesses inducted into the Makers program, local police participate in the "Stuff the Squad" donation event, Pritzker proposes $1 billion plan to EPA, new restaurant opening in Champaign. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Kate Morris, Adelyn Mui Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah. Music by Outbox

Temperatures at Bromley residence hall melt residents’ belongings, respiratory illness across the nation compromises dogs’ health, the Illinois Farm Bureau decides to extend farm bill for another year, and the Illinois Department of Public Health urges Illinoisans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, ahead of the holidays. Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Elissa Eaton, and Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

Champaign County Jail's phone call price cuts in half, U of I planning to wind down SHIELD testing, Ebert Center holds cult classic movie event.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

Illinois reactions to extend farm bill, Illinois Releases gift guide for holidays, U of I to host an art exhibition, UI team researching dust Storm Solutions, Illinois court considers housing restrictions of child sex offenders. Stories by Joy Quezada, Ashley Gilbert, Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, and Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasHosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

Champaign Fire Department releases holiday warnings, lead contamination in cinnamon applesauce packets, new Urbana hotel tax implemented, and a Rantoul elementary school's inclusive playgroundStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Joy QuezadaHosted by Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

Champaign-Urbana offers various Thanksgiving activities, Chicago governor, releases migrant plan, Pritkzer makes headlines after calling out Trump and Pritkzer seeks $1 billion fund from the EPA.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley Macias, Ethan Oskroba and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

University professors have created a Tabacco Youth Survey to research tobacco use among teenagers.Carle Hospital reports an increasing uptick in respiratory infections. Secretary of State releases monarch butterfly license plates for conservation efforts.Illini Women's volleyball sweep Michigan 25-19. The Fighting Illini football lose to the Iowa Hawkeyes 13-15.Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Joaquim O’Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

In the midst of the Israel-Hamas War, Jordan has announced its plans not to sign a forthcoming deal with Israel.Protests in Mexico are pushing for a thorough investigation into the recent death of Jesus Ociel Baena.Turkey has delayed Sweden’s aspirations of joining NATO.The Illinois football team is traveling to face the University of Iowa this weekend. New technology has been developed to protect lions in Africa by the U of I. This week marks the second week of leaf collection in Urbana. Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Laszlo Toth, Peter Derrah, Sonpari Singh And Stephanie OrellanaMusic by Boxout

Earthquake reported in Illinois, University of Illinois art college seeking expansion funds, Illinois Chabad heads to Washington DC for Israel march, and updates on Illinois assault rifle ban. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Ethan Oskroba  Music by Boxout

Diwali celebration at Research Park, Krannert Art Museum renovations, Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall planned visit to U of I, concern over indoor plants for pets during the winter, and the U of I basketball team lost yesterday.Hosted by Peter Derrah.Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, Peter Derrah, and Joy Quezada.Music by Boxout.

Canadian wildfires may impact pollution tracking, University of Illinois-Spring receives law enforcement grant for anti-bias training, Champaign police request more license plate readers, incarcerated youth in Illinois see bad conditions, Illinois ranked 29th in healthcare.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman, Nick Roacho, and Kate Morris. Music by Boxout.

New president of Illinois Chamber of Commerce.Fighting Illini Football Defeat Indiana 48-45. Illinois lawmakers deny private school scholarship funding.U of I Collaborative Learning Research in Engineering.Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Stephanie Orellana, Layli Nazarova, JOY QUEZADA, and ADELYN MUIMusic by Boxout.

The Fighting Illini return to Memorial Stadium to play against Indiana tomorrow on Dads Day.Police officials are investigating the damages of a fire in Downtown Champaign last Tuesday night. Illinois has passed a bill in the state senate that would lift the ban preventing the state from building nuclear power plants. Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Stephanie Orellana, Emily Huffman and Elissa Eaton.Music by Boxout.

New whiskey created in Champaign coming to market, increased police presence around worship centers, new federal loans offered in Illinois counties, and anti fungal molecule discovered at U of I. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Joy Quezada  and Ethan OskrobaMusic by Boxout