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Good Morning Illini’s mission is to deliver stories on all things University of Illinois to engage and educate the campus community. With coverage twice a week, we’re a hub of information to help Illini start their mornings.
Good Morning Illini | Season 8 | Episode 19
On this episode of Good Morning Illini, we’re getting you ready for Fall Break with tips on how to keep your apartment safe before you head out. We also dive into Friendsgiving traditions and share the perfect way to unwind—stress-relieving yoga. Plus, we bring you an important update on the future of the campus ice arena and explain why student voices could make all the difference. Tune in for all this and more on GMI!
Producer Kaitlyn Devitt
Producer Felicity Abbott
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Good Morning Illini | Season 8 | Episode 18
Skip the caffeine—because we’re taking you inside some amazing local coffee shops and cafés making a big impact in our community.
Humza breaks down the best stress-management tips and tricks with finals just around the corner,
and Ashley has your guide to the top events and activities to help you make the most of your weekend.
All this and more on Good Morning Illini, starting now!
Producer Felicity Abbott
Producer Kaitlyn Devitt
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Good Morning Illini | Season 8 | Episode 17
Inside Illinois: Scandal, Sound & Celebration
Today, we’re bringing you all things I-L-L!
From an inside look at a scandal making national headlines,
to the local sounds that define life in Champaign-Urbana — we’ve got it all.
Plus, we’re celebrating Native American Heritage Month and showing you where you can join the festivities.
All this and more — only on GMI.
Producer Kaitlyn Devitt
Producer Felicity Abbott
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Good Morning Illini | Season 8 | Episode 16
A Packed Weekend on Campus
The sun is shining on another Good Morning Illini! From Dad’s Weekend to Daylight Savings — and all the spooky fun in between — we’re breaking down everything happening on campus this weekend.
Producer Felicity Abbott
Producer Kaitlyn Devitt
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Good Morning Illini | Season 8 | Episode 15
Original Airdate October 24, 2025
Who needs coffee when you’ve got our smiling faces to start your day?
Today on Good Morning Illini —
We’re giving you a taste of the sweet life with a closer look at a weekly musical tradition...
And all the spooky festivities creeping up around campus!
Your morning starts now on GMI! 💙🧡
Producer Kaitlyn Devitt, Felicity Abbott
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Good Morning Illini | Season 8 | Episode 14
Original airdate October 17, 2025
We’ve got all the stories you need to kick off your weekend — including how federal funding is shaping campus life and an interview with an NPR investigative correspondent about her new book on the Tuskegee Airmen.
All that and more, coming up on Good Morning Illini.
Producer Felicity Abbott
Asst Producer Kaitlyn Devitt
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Good Morning Illini |Season 8 | Episode 13
Wake up with your daily dose of I-L-L on G-M-I for Y-O-U!
We’ve got a packed show today—taking you behind the scenes of Illini sports for an exclusive look you won’t want to miss. Plus, stick around for our one-on-one interview with one of the biggest names in college athletics.
And that’s not all! We’re spotlighting a few campus RSO’s you might just have to join.
Produced by: Kaitlyn Devitt
Assistant Producer: Felicity Abbott
Director: Nathan Gonzalez
Advisors: Kenneth R. Erdey & Colleen King
Start your morning the Illini way—it’s time for Good Morning Illini!
Good Morning Illini | Season 8|Episode 12
Original airdate October 3, 2025
Producer Felicity Abbott
Asst. Producer Kaitlyn Devitt
Director Nathan Gonzalez
Advisor Kenneth R. Erdey
Welcome back to another week of Good Morning Illini—your front-row seat to campus life!
This Friday at 11 A.M., Alyssa and Ashley bring you stories that celebrate the music and dance scene in Champaign-Urbana.
From the newly dedicated Musician Tribute Wall honoring the legacy of local Black artists, to student organizations turning their passion for performance into community, we’ve got the rhythm of campus covered.
Don’t miss it—only on GMI!
Good Morning Illini |Season 8|Episode 11
Original airdate September 26, 2025
It’s Homecoming weekend in Champaign-Urbana, and Good Morning Illini has you covered!
In today’s show, we take you through all the exciting events and activities happening on campus, sit down for an interview with one of our Block I student organizers, and head out to the Quad to hear what your favorite fall drink is.
Produced by Felicity Abbott and Kaitlyn Devitt
Directed by Nathan Gonzalez
Advised by Kenneth R. Erdey
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Good Morning Illini is back!
Make plans to watch our season premiere this Friday! It’s Homecoming, and we’ve got so much planned for you—campus news, events, the people you want to know, and of course, food.
Don’t miss it—tune in at 11 AM and start your Homecoming weekend the Illini way!
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