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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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02:47

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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03:28

April 25, 2024

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2024/04/25

State Senator speaks on Champaign school board, SROs return to Champaign schools after 3 years, Champaign Wine Walk returns, EIF shares Foodmobile dates in Champaign County, and Illinois banning junk fees. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Alice Mei.Music by Boxout.

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04:25

April 24, 2024

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2024/04/24

Tyler James Willaims comes to U of I. Illinois House of Representatives divided on US Military Aid. New African American History signs to be built on campus. Luke Goode enters the transfer portal. Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Alice Mei, Joy Quezada, Shane WernerHosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by: Boxout

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02:41

April 23, 2024

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2024/04/23

U of I's Office of DRES celebrates 75 years, Springfield Capitol experienced lockdown after bomb threat, wild animal ban passes Illinois house, Orlando Antigua returning to UIUC as men's basketball head coachHosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout.

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03:27

April 22, 2024

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2024/04/22

The death of UIUC student Akul Dhawan was ruled an accident, Qdoba is returning to campus, and 5 tornadoes touched down in Western Illinois.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Shane Werner.Hosted by Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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04:09

April 19, 2024

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2024/04/19

Hansberry entered transfer portal by Peter DerrahBig rare cicada brood coming back to Illinois by Nicolas RoachoIllinois biometric laws are changing by Emily HuffmanUniversity demands more funding, still by Suzette MurilloNew outdoor University fitness park by Peter DerrahHosted by Michael SweeneyMusic by Boxout

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03:15

April 18, 2024

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2024/04/18

Japan House hosting Spring Open House, Urbana hires Barksville principle, Savoy board to vote on Curtis Road Project, and Champaign County gathers for second food summit. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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03:37

April 17, 2024

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2024/04/17

Illinois Bill may ban Native American Mascots. Hub Student resident dies. Illinois becomes the state with the most lead pipes per capita. Illinois budget address to potentially wipe medical debt. Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Layli Nazarova, Suzette Murillo, Emily HuffmanHosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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02:08

April 16, 2024

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2024/04/16

MTD designs bus for Juneteenth, U of I hosts plant fair for Mom's Weekend, IL bill may ban Delta 8 hemp products.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout.

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03:18

April 15, 2024

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2024/04/15

Tacoria Humphrey breaks an U of I long jump record, Two UIUC professors win Guggenheim Fellowships, a notable player transfers to Illinois Basketball, and the McKinley Health Center rejects providing abortion pills.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter DerrahHosted by Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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03:04

April 12, 2024

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2024/04/12

The principal of Champaign’s Booker T. Washington STEM Academy resigned this week.The University of Illinois has dropped its investigation into the rape allegations against Terrance Shannon Junior and has decided not to take disciplinary action against him.Tre White committed to the Illinois Men’s basketball team for the 2024 to 2025 season.Residents across Central Illinois are donating their glasses to be reused for the August solar eclipse in the Southern hemisphere.Following the solar eclipse on

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03:28

April 11, 2024

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2024/04/11

No interviews for Unit 4 Board of Education, U of I study examines social media usage during disasters, Urbana Census Bureau is in need of field representatives, and Illini baseball beat Illinois State. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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