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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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03:31

January 17, 2024

WPGU News ·

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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03:52

January 10, 2024

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2024/01/10

Terrence Shannon Jr appeals his suspension from Illini Basketball, a state representative attempts to take Illinois' gun control to the Supreme Court, a beloved local bowling alley is closing indefinitely, and basketball player Marcus Domask has found success against Big Ten opponents.Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Emily Huffman, Elissa Eaton, Joy Quezada, and Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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05:29

January 9, 2024

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2024/01/09

Indiana man injured in Champaign shooting, suspect wanted for vandalism on U of I campus, man sentenced to 45 years for sexual assault, Champaign Illinois Public library hosted a Local Author Fair, volunteers clear out invasion plant.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Kate Morris and Nicolas Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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04:01

January 8, 2024

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2024/01/08

Fighting Illini defeated by Purdue, Champaign Mentoring Program hosts local events, IL law extends voting registration age, Trump refuses to sign Illinois loyalty oath. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasHosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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03:02

January 5th, 2024

WPGU News ·

2024/01/05

This week's top international headlines, the Fighting Illini basketball takes on Purdue next week and a new study suggests that Acetaminophen is dangerous for children's language development.Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Peter Derrah, and Emily Huffman.Hosted by Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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02:21

January 4, 2024

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2024/01/04

Girl Scouts donate to U of I vet clinic, DACC grant aims to boost EV training, and new Illinois university admissions law. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Kate Morris.Music by Outbox

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02:55

January 3, 2024

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2024/01/03

Illinois law to create an alternative path to becoming a social worker, Illini Basketball ranked #9 college team in the country, Champaign flower shop thrives despite cold weather. Hosted By Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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02:45

January 2, 2024

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2024/01/02

METCAD 9-1-1 faces a worker shortage, 300 new Illinois laws go into effort, migrants from Texas land in Illinois.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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03:37

January 1, 2024

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2024/01/01

U of I Basketball player Terrance Shannon Jr. charged with rape, new Illinois paid-leave act comes into affect, and a local doctor shares his New Years resolution advice.Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, and Joy QuezadaMusic by Boxout

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02:52

December 29, 2023

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2023/12/29

This week's top international headlines, Champaign County is struggling to have quality Aging Care, and usage of vapes/e-cigarettes inside public places will become illegal at the beginning of 2024.Stories by Lazlo Richard Toth, Stephanie Orellana and Peter Derrah.Hosted by Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxouthgb

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03:32

December 28, 2023

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2023/12/28

Foodmobile coming to Champaign County, new Illinois laws starting in 2024, Champiagn County faced medication shortages, and new Illinois laws targeting "deep fakes." Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Peter Derrah, Kate Morris, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Adelyn Mui.Music by Outbox

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02:47

December 27, 2023

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2023/12/27

Illinois Men's Basketball Team currently ranked 11th, Champaign County Salvation Army campaign ends, new gun laws cause conflict with firearm owners,Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, Emily HuffmanMusic by Boxout

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03:11

December 22, 2023

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2023/12/22

This week's international headlines, a new homeless shelter is set to be built in Urbana and community colleges are working to get a law that solidifies programming for students. Stories by, Stephanie Orallana, Peter Derrah and Sonpari SinghHosted by Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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03:07

December 21, 2023

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2023/12/21

Urbana begins tiny home project, Champaign holiday fire safety tips, minimum wage increase in Illinois, and Illinois population declines in 2023 census. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Kate Morris, and Peter Derrah.Music by Outbox

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02:55

December 20, 2023

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2023/12/20

The Fighting Illini basketball team is currently ranked the 13th in the country, a local family sponsor a Victorian era chariot, and IDOT funds new transportation projects in Champaign county,Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Ethan Oskroba, Emily Huffman, and Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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02:17

December 19, 2023

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2023/12/19

OSF doctor speaks on rise in respiratory illnesses, central Illinois hosts local holiday events, earthquake hits southern Illinois.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Emily Huffman, Kate Morris and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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