This audio, also hosted on the UCIMC website, will be broadcast on WRFU-LP Urbana, 104.5 FM, at 8:00am and 6pm on Tuesday, October 13th and 8:00am on Wednesday, October 14th.

Community leaders, family members and concerned citizens gathered for a press conference this morning at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center to address the police killing of unarmed 15 year-old African American youth, Kiwane Carrington. He was shot dead at a residence in Champaign on October 9, 2009 after police responded to a call of an alleged burglary in the 900 block of W. Vine St. at 1:20pm.

At the press conference today young friends of Kiwane stood holding signs reading “We Want Answers,” while friends and family recounted stories about police-community relations and raised questions about how this incident was handled. Especially, why was the family not allowed to identify the body until days after the autopsy had been completed?

A vigil is being held on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:30pm at 906 W. Vine St. A benevolent fund to assist with costs of funeral arrangements will open Tuesday. Those wishing to contribute to the benevolent fund may contact Carol Ammons at 217-344-1811. For concerned citizens, the next Champaign City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00pm.

Join "Sixburgh" and "Tanglefoot" (with special guest appearances from "Superdome") for a unique and entertaining sports show. Topics include anything sports-related, including professional, college, high school, recreational and youth sports -- with a particular focus on Urbana High School and youth sports. Call-ins are welcomed and encouraged!

On August 23, 2009, the IMC, UIUC Chapter in conjunction with the Urbana-Champaign IMC will be present on the Quad handing out flyers and information about our organization. We encourage you to get involved with community radio along with the Media and the Arts. WRFU will be broadcasting live from the University of Illinois as part of Taste of Nevada as well. Come check us out!

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 @ 8 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 @ 1 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009 @ 8 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009 @ 1 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 @ 8 PM

*** All meetings take place at the IMC located at 202 S. Broadway, Urbana, IL 61801. ***

PS The Show will return with new guests and programming starting SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. Check out myspace.com/theshow1045 for the latest details.

Attached is the updated schedule and flyer for Summer 2009. Print and post on your local community bulletin board...

MAY 16, 2009 - CHAMPAIGN, IL - A benefit to raise funds for WRFU's new permanent tower will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 5:30pm to 1am in Mike n' Molly's beergarden downtown Champaign on 105 N. Market Street.

More than 18 local musicians, poets, spoken word artists, and bands will perform short sets at the benefit, many of which will include personal tributes to community radio. Ray Morales of WRFU's The Show presides as MC for the night. Admission is four dollars at the door, with all proceeds benefiting WRFU.

********STARRING********
(in last-to-first order)

*The Duke of Uke and his Novelty Orchestra
*John Hoeffleur
*Usopp the Liar
*Jack Pine Savage
*Crystalline Scoggins & William Gillespie
*Swedish Lawn Games
*Clarabelle Bean
*Dottie and the 'Rail
*Aaron Ammons
*Eleni Moraites
*Cody Sokolski
*William Gillespie & Crystalline Scoggins
*Elizabeth Simpson
*Andy Moreillon
*Peninsula
*Tree Thump
*Aaron Ammons
*Sandunga*

WRFU tower benefit Saturday, May 16 at Mike n' Molly's: Keeping our airwaves tuned to local!

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/whatmattersbenefit