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In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones as he reflects on leading the university for the past nine years.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Diane Marlin as she wraps up her time in office, and from mayor-elect DeShawn Williams as he prepares to become Urbana's new mayor.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration's recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries.
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how student activism at the University of Illinois has changed one year after a pro-Palestinian encampment was formed on campus and how the administration has responded.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a science-based escape room in Urbana that challenges participants to harness the power of curiosity and collaboration.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how armadillos are expanding their territory in Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how tariffs are likely to make things more expensive for farmers.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Darius and Catherine Brubeck about their book, which follows the path to establishing a jazz education program in apartheid-era South Africa.
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