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WPGU News

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

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02:43

Thursday, January 9th, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/01/09

A $1 million grant was awarded to Champaign by the state to address homelessness.Blood donations are low and the need is high in Central Illinois, especially during this period of dangerous weather conditions.And Illini Softball player Ava Moore was named to the freshman top 100 list ahead of the season.Hosted by: Giuliana MeansStories by: Emily Huffman, Michael Sweeney and Peter HansonMusic by Outbox

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02:07

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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2025/01/08

Champaign County improves first-responder procedures, Illinois passes name change bill, and UIUC basketball player wins Big 10 Freshman of the week. Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Giuliana Means, and Michael SweeneyMusic by Outbox

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02:54

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

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2025/01/07

Illinois student charged with mob action following pro-Palestine protests in April, has filed to motion to dismiss,Defensive back Xavier Scott to return in orange and blue for the 2025 season,And victim of Champaign house fire speaks out about struggles.Hosted by Michael SweeneyStories by Peter Hanson, Michael Sweeney and Giuliana MeansBackground reading: UI student charged with mob action files motion to dismiss on 1st Amendment grounds by Jessie Wang and Qaasim JatoiXavier Scott announces return

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03:10

Monday, January 6, 2024

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2025/01/06

Illini football left tackle J.C. Davis decides to return for another season.With a new year comes new laws; some more exciting than others.Champaign Park District receives a $600k grant from the state to build the All Abilities Activities Hub.Hosted by Peter HansonStories by Michael Sweeney and Amelia BensonMusic by Outbox

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03:18

Wednesday, December 11, 1024

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2024/12/11

The Illinois Supreme Court rules the smell of raw cannabis warrants a vehicle search, Champaign County Sheriff's Department hosts "Shop with a cop", Illinois incoming minimum wage increase and Illini football set to compete in the Cheez It Citrus Bowl.Hosted by: Zayna QuraishiStories by: Giuliana Means, Amelia Benson, Kaitlyn Devitt and Michael SweeneyMusic by Outbox

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03:30

Friday, December 6, 2024

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2024/12/06

Illini Football recruits made their commitments official this week, Urbana may increase its recycling tax rate, Tuscola's downtown is turning into a holiday scavenger hunt with their Winter Window Walk and Decatur's property taxes will be rising in January.Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Peter Hanson, Zayna Quraishi, Emily Huffman and Amelia BensonMusic by Outbox

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02:55

December 4, 2024

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2024/12/04

Illini Football Assistant Coach Dana Dimel passed away,Peoria City Council narrowly approved a public sleeping ban,Aidan Laughery was named Big 10 player of the weekand Vermillion County officials got sworn in.

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02:30

December 3, 2024

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2024/12/03

Illini Women's Volleyball are headed to the NCAA tournament,Illinois' Cold Weather Rule just went into effectand Illini football just wrapped up a historic season.

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03:08

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

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2024/11/27

Women's Basketball's Kendall Bostic earned Big Ten Player of the Week with her performances against Oregon State and Le Moyne,33 Illinois counties have voted to secede from Cook County, making their own state,And Women's XC's Halle Hill went solo to the NCAA Championships this weekend to race her final college 6k.

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03:10

Friday, November 22, 2024

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2024/11/22

UIUC's Main Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of a time capsule of the same age.Illinois Men's Basketball signed four-star and 89th overall recruit Brandon Lee on Tuesday.and a federal judge overturned Illinois' assault weapons ban.

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05:01

National/State Election Recap

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2024/11/06

A short recap of the national election outcome and local elections that will be felt on a national scale.

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02:47

May 9, 2024

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2024/05/09

Pro-Palestine groups call Champaign to divest, Rocky Mountain fever spotted in Champaign, U of I students donate unwanted dorm items, transfer class brings size to men's basketball. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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02:29

May 7, 2024

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2024/05/07

Urbana summer camp gives young men purpose, truck with Israeli hostage screen displays stops at UIUC, net installed in Spalding Park, state representatives visit campus encampment.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Alice Mei.Music by Boxout.

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04:21

May 6, 2024

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2024/05/06

UIUC will not cancel its commencement ceremony, an Illinois election bill was passed under unusual circumstances, a Forbes study highlights benefits of the public school model, a new bill implements relaxation activities in schools, and millions of birds are arriving in Illinois.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Shane Werner, and Peter DerrahHosted by Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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03:06

May 3, 2024

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2024/05/03

University faculty groups have organized a protest outside of the Illini Union.Richard “Dick” Cogdal, the oldest alumni of the University of Illinois Marching Illini has passed away at the age of 107.In 1977, President Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act, known as the CRA, to tackle racial discrimination in mortgages.The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign encampment proceeds for its fifth day on the main quad.Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho, Emily

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03:21

May 2, 2024

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2024/05/02

More on U of I Jewish response to protests, Champaign school board cancels meeting, Looney Tunes sail Kaufman Lake, U of I experts share how to help orphan animals, and cicada broods emerging simultaneously. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Shane Werner.Music by Boxout.

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03:57

May 1, 2024

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2024/05/01

The U of I encampment continues. Jewish students gather at the Alma Matter. Gas Prices trend downward in Champaign. Marathon participant saved during cardiac arrest. Illinois proposes a bill to eliminate "junk fees". Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli NazarovaHosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by: Boxout

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03:11

April 30, 2024

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2024/04/30

U of I Jewish communities respond to encampment, Race Weekend returns to Champaign-Urbana, volunteers clear 23,000 pounds of trash from Boneyard, Republicans push back on university funding, Illini golf finishes second at championship.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei.Music by Boxout.

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05:02

April 29, 2024

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2024/04/29

This episode covers the encampments this weekend organized by those protesting the University's investment in companies tied to Israel.More recent updates have been added as more develops.Hosted by Michael SweeneyStories by Alice Mei, Joaquin O'Malley-Macias, and Michael Sweeney

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02:27

April 26, 2024

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2024/04/26

The Urbana Police Department arrested a young man, identified as Boston Brooks, for threatening terrorist acts last Monday. Michael Parekh, a computer science student at the University of Illinois won the top prize in Apple’s Swift Student Challenge among 50 other winners.Illinois officially recognizes the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as their first declared tribe.Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho and Suzette MurilloMusic by Boxout

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