Where the Story Begins. And Goes Further.
A conversation with outgoing
Chancellor Robert Jones
Original Airdate: May 8, 2025
In his final interview as Chancellor of the University of Illinois, Robert Jones reflects on his years of leadership, the challenges faced, and the legacy he leaves behind. UI7 Newsroom's Mary Piacente takes an in-depth look at his impact on campus, his vision for the future, and the moments that defined his time at Illinois.
Producer: Piper Pascarella
Host: Mary Piacente
Advisor: Kenneth R. Erdey
UI7 Newsroom Kickoff 2023
Original Airdate: October 3, 2023
This special presentation highlights the work of our student journalists across Good Morning Illini, Illini Sports Night, UI7 Live, En Vivo Contigo, and more. Discover the moments, voices, and storytelling that define UI7 Newsroom.
GMI Goes Haunting: Live from Baldwin Asylum
Original Airdate: October 28, 2022
Something wicked brews in Rantoul... and Good Morning Illini is going inside. Join us—if you dare—for a chilling live broadcast from Baldwin Asylum, where the lights flicker, the walls whisper, and not every shadow is empty. News has never been this haunted.
Producers
Amanda Brennan, Maddy Chemers
Illini Sports Night presents Name, Image, Likeness
SINBA Award Winner
Original Airdate: MAY 13, 2022
This 30-minute Illini Sports Night special explores the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and its sweeping impact on college athletics. From athlete endorsements to international challenges, we break down how NIL is changing the game on and off the field.