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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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04:30

February 7, 2024

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2024/02/07

Workers oppose changes to Champaign post office, Champaign church demolished and set to rebuild, I-Pass stickers will replace transponders, Illini women's hoops fall short to Purdue in OT, new substitute teacher program at Parkland College. Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Nicholas Roacho. Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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02:22

February 6, 2024

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2024/02/06

Illinois men's basketball beats Nevada, Champaign-Urbana announces film location workshop, health care copays take effect for non-citizens.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Joy Quezada. Music by Boxout.

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04:44

February 5, 2024

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2024/02/05

Champaign considers a two million dollar wrongful death settlement, a local homeless shelter sponsors their annual One Winter Night event, U of I's business college is providing free tax assistance, Fighting Illini men's gymnastics wins against Big Ten rival Michigan, and Urbana is hosting a series of Lunar New Year celebration.Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Stephanie Orelanna, and Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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04:04

February 2, 2024

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2024/02/02

The Illini Orange and Blue dominated against Michigan University last night in a 77-64 game.Over the past two months, the U of I main library has invited students, staff, and community members to come help build the world’s largest puzzle.Recent reports have shown that the University of Illinois police withheld information from the school officials about the ongoing Terrence Shannon Junior investigation.A timeline has been given out by the UIPD regarding the tragic hypothermic death of Akul Dhawan

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02:32

February 1, 2024

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2024/02/01

Man sentenced to prison after committing U of I crimes, U of I researchers discover zombie leaves, and millions of dollars to Central Illinois to help homelessness. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

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04:43

January 31, 2024

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2024/01/31

Central Illinois starts initiative to honor veterans for Valentine's Day, Grainger aiding water innovation, Mobile foodbank coming to Champaign, Grant aids for Illinois grocers, Illini gymnastics and tennis teams start season offstrong. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Peter Derrah, Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasHosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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03:28

January 30, 2024

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2024/01/30

The Experience Champaign-Urbana organization sponsors restaurant week, Illini Men's Basketball drops to number 14, U of I and IBM collaborate on weather AI model, Urbana school district honors community figure.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova and Adelyn Mui.Music by Boxout.

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04:31

January 29, 2024

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2024/01/29

Parents of deceased student are filing a complaint against U of I police, Fighting Illini Men's Basketball won a close game against IU, Trump's ballot status still unknown for the Illinois primary, and the beloved Champaign Cycle is closing after its owner's retirement.Hosted by Peter Derrah,Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Stephanie Orellana, and Joy Quezada,Music by Boxout,

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03:13

January 26, 2024

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2024/01/26

On Wednesday, Illinois men's basketball lost in an upset against Northwestern University.Earlier this week, The Grainger College of Engineering celebrated the one-year anniversary of the ECE Building’s certification as the first zero-energy facility at U of I.Many volunteers came together to help out in Champaign County’s annual “Point-In Time Count” event.The University of Illinois’ Department of Engineering has released a statement regarding the passing of Akhul Dhwawan.Hosted by Layli

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02:46

January 25, 2024

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2024/01/25

Kansas court moves Terrence Shannon Jr.’s trial, coroner's update on U of I student death, and Champaign named bed bug ridden city. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Nick Roacho, Stephanie Orellana, and Adelyn Mui.Music by Boxout.

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03:40

January 24, 2024

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2024/01/24

Weather causes flight cancellations in Savoy, 5-star basketball recruit commits to Illinois, Eastern Illinois Food Bank hosts 15th annual Prom benefit, Illini track teams rank among national leaders. Stories by Ethan Oskroba, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman.Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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03:27

January 23, 2024

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2024/01/23

ISP warns about icy conditions in Central Illinois, U of I horticulture professor talks about salt impact on plants, Community and Residential Services Authority provide student disability resources, Illini Men's Basketball climb back in the top ten, Illinois to make cuts for developmentally disabled.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Elissa Eaton and Joy Quezada. Music by Boxout.

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04:09

January 22, 2024

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2024/01/22

An Illinois student was tragically found dead on campus, U of I Basketball Player Terrence Shannon Jr returns from suspension, U of I Board of Trustees approves a new budget, and the Champaign county board has a new member.Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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02:42

January 19, 2024

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2024/01/19

The Urbana Youth Services Grant is set to open applications on February 1st.A team of students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign won an international sustainable design competition.A new Champaign Township Supervisor was chosen at a city meeting last Tuesday.A new website is being created to help filmmakers find locations to shoot their films in Urbana-Champaign.Old Orchard Lanes and Links has reopened after a brief hiatus.Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Ethan Oskroba, Stephanie

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02:31

January 18, 2024

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2024/01/18

U of I team wins award for sleep technology, Champaign County and Red Cross team up to offer training, and Illini vs. Michigan men's basketball preview. Hosted by Emily Huffman.Stories by Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Ethan Oskroba.Music by Boxout.

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03:31

January 17, 2024

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2024/01/17

New E-learning planned to replace snow days in Champaign County schools, three U of I fraternities were robbed over winter break, Krannert Center sponsors an annual Martin Luther King day event, and U of I's Prairie Research Institute announces a new director.Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, and Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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02:58

January 16, 2024

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2024/01/16

Gun drawn during Champaign graduation ceremony, sculpture revealed at Skelton Park, Illinois women's basketball beats NorthwesternHosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

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03:43

January 15, 2024

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2024/01/15

Shannon Ruling Postponed, Champaign advisories for cold weather, Local Musician "Duke of Uke" dies, Champaign man honored during MLK Holiday. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn MuiHosted By Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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03:13

January 12, 2024

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2024/01/12

Memorial Stadium celebrates 100 years, Matt Ballinger is set to become the new Chief of Police for U of I police, the Campaign area has seen a decrease in crime over the last year, the Urbana School District is looking for a K-5 bilingual school location, and the U of I has students participating at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas. Stories by, Joaquinn O'Malley Macias, Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Madison Holcomb, and Nicolas Roacho. Hosted by Ashely GilbertMusic by Boxout

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02:50

January 11, 2024

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2024/01/11

No. 10 Fighting Illini basketball to face off against Michigan State tonight, Champaign school removes uniforms amid parent outcry, four people rescued from a ditch of the I-57. Stories by Ethan Oskroba, Peter Derrah, Adelyn MuiHosted By Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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