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Headlines from Champaign and beyond, five days a week. Hosted, written, and produced by WPGU correspondents.

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03:01

Thursday, February 20, 2025

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2025/02/20

Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered the State of the State Address,Three University of Illinois professors were awarded a prestigious fellowship,and Indiana bill to absorb several Illinois southern counties, moved forward in the lower courts.Hosted by: Michael SweeneyStories by Peter Hanson, Michael Sweeney and Nicolas RoachoMusic by Boxout

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02:37

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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2025/02/19

An Indiana house bill that proposes a commission to decide to redraw state lines was passed, Soft Spoken performs this Thursday at the Krannert Center, and the Illinois State Museum is recruiting volunteers and judges for Illinois History Day.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Zayna Quraishi, and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout.

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03:18

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

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2025/02/18

Gov. Pritzker hints at no tax hikes in 2026 state budget, The Fighting Illini Women’s golf team at the Spartan Suncoast Invitational, and legendary Illini baseball coach passes.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Michael SweeneyMusic by Boxout

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02:05

Monday, February 17, 2025

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2025/02/17

Urbana police department announces new plan to combat gun violence, Illini wrestling loses to Penn State, and Urbana Mayor democratic primary candidates prepare for the election.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Nick Roacho, and Peter HansonMusic by Boxout

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03:03

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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2025/02/13

Madigan has been found guilty. Former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan was convicted after 4 months of courtroom disputes.Champaign County jails will now be reporting the use of chair restraints--as they should have been doing.and University of Illinois Professor Marcelo Garcia has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.Hosted by: Peter HansonStories by: Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Nicholas RoachoMusic by Boxout

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02:34

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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2025/02/12

The Soybean Innovation Lab may be closing due to federal funding cuts, President Trump pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, and former Illini football player Sydney Brown helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout.

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02:31

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

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2025/02/11

The Soybean Innovation Lab to close due to funding, Three FedEx facilities across Central Illinois are set to close, and Illinois' Women's basketball beats Wisconsin.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Amelia Benson and Michael SweeneyMusic by Boxout

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02:50

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

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2025/02/06

New bill allows paid break for breastfeeding, City Council member apologizes for swastika and three-star linebacker commits to Illinois football.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Nick Roacho, Amelia Benson, and Peter HansonMusic by Boxout

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02:44

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

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2025/02/05

UI Chancellor Robert J. Jones named next president of UW, Illinois sees a rise in flu cases, and UI men's basketball player wins Big 10 freshman of the week.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Zayna Quraishi, and Emily HuffmanMusic by Boxout

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03:05

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

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2025/02/04

JB Pritzker bans Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs, local housing program set to close due to insufficient funding and four-star cornerback commits to Illinois football.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman, and Peter HansonMusic by Boxout

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02:39

Friday, January 31st, 2025

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2025/01/31

Central Illinois receives industrial development grants, University of Illinois professors are awarded for their research and U of I names a new senior offensive assistant.Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Emily Huffman, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Michael SweeneyMusic by Boxout

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02:22

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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2025/01/29

Illinois house proposes nearly 1,800 new bills, Yuengling beer comes to Illinois and Illinois DCFS launches new app.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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03:04

Tuesday, January 28th

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2025/01/28

An apartment complex fire was swiftly taken care of by both Urbana and Champaign police,Kendall Bostic made history while the Illini Women's basketball took care of the Boilermakers last night,and Illinois was celebrated as the national leader in clean energy.Hosted by: Michael SweeneyStories by: Zayna Quraishi, Michael Sweeney and Peter HansonMusic by Outbox

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02:46

Friday January 24th, 2025

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2025/01/24

J.B. Pritzker signs disability wage bill into law, Urbana early voting opens, and housing issues facing UIUC classes.Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Michael SweeneyMusic by Boxout

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02:49

Thursday, January 23, 2025

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2025/01/23

With President Donald Trump's looming threat of illegal immigrant deportation, CU police have announced their commitment to stay uninvolved, as is the law in Illinois.Volunteers are needed to cuddle and feed baby goats at the Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery.And Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet introduced a new bill that would require voters to present their IDs when voting.Hosted by: Giuliana MeansStories by: Michael Sweeney, Zayna Quraishi and Peter HansonMusic by Outbox

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03:06

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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2025/01/22

Illini football ranked #16 on AP Top 25, Chicago prepares for Trump's planned deportations, and Illinois counties look to secede into Indiana.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi Stories by Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Outbox

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03:23

Friday, January 17, 2025

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2025/01/17

The University tacks another year in a row of record high applications--a sign of a coming over-enrollment.Starting in the fall, any Illinois high school graduate can transfer to UIUC from any college in the country given they achieved good enough grades and credit hours, possibly adding to the impending strain.and University researchers discovered the ability to extract vital ingredients for sustainable fuel from an ultra-common plastic.Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily

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02:50

Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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2025/01/16

Illini Men's basketball beats the Hoosiers, Urbana new restaurants opening, and Decatur to receive $10 million for transit.Hosted by Peter HansonStories by Michael Sweeney, Peter Hanson, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Outbox

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02:25

January 15, 2025

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2025/01/15

Illinois lawmakers propose legalizing sex work, Illinois Secretary of State proposes digital IDs, and UIUC students begin testifying in Palestinian protest trial.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Amelia Benson, and Giuliana MeansMusic by Outbox

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02:53

Friday January 10th, 2025

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2025/01/10

Illini basketball beats Penn State, Illinois complications over hemp tax regulations, and Savoy tax incentive vote.Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Outbox

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