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

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03:04

December 18, 2023

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2023/12/18

Main Scoop Ice Cream opens in Urbana. Illinois Commerce Commission guts proposals for utility grid expansions. Toys For Tots in Champaign opens 20th annual distribution. Supreme Court upholds Illinois gun law. Stories By: Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Kaitlyn Devitt, Joy QuezadaHosted By: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music By, Box Out

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02:59

December 15, 2023

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2023/12/15

Top international headlines from this week, Champaign County is adding more traffic cameras, and the Champaign County Community Coalition celebrates another great year. Stories By, Peter Derrah, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Stephanie OrellanaHosted By, Ashley GilbertMusic By, Box Out

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03:33

December 14, 2023

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2023/12/14

Illinois NAACP president is asked to resign, U of I cultural center earns national recognition, federal court denies request to shut down assault weapons ban, and Newton selected to All-American first team. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Kate Morris, and Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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02:49

December 13, 2023

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2023/12/13

Champaign’s Daily Bread Soup Kitchen provides winter supplies to those in need, Champaign County Humane Society reduces adoption rates to promote pet adoption, the University of Illinois Men’s Basketball team ranks 16th place in the Associated Press Top 25 list, and Governor J.B. Pritzker signs bill to expand nuclear reactor construction.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

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02:54

December 12, 2023

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2023/12/12

Illinois Department of Public Health recommends mask wearing in health care, Illini Bookstore offers sales and textbook purchases, McDonald's opens a new chain called CosMc's.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Kate Morris.Music by Boxout.

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04:30

December 11, 2023

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2023/12/11

Illinois invests 2 million in creating food networks and infrastructure.A new fire chief appointed in Champaign for the first time in nearly 50 years, with the goal of more professional development in the department. Fighting Illini Basketball thwarted by the University of Tennessee. U of I hosts library patron online protection study. Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Layli Nazarova, and Joy QuezadaMusic by Boxout

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02:51

December 8, 2023

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2023/12/08

The U.S. is preparing to begin flight drills in Guyana following growing tensions with Venezuela.The Seychelles declared a state of emergency yesterday following an explosion on the island of Mahe.Thousands of Palestinians have fled to Rafah due to the ongoing violence in Gaza.This month, Urbana-Champaign will be holding festive events to celebrate the holidays.Illinois football’s star defensive lineman Jer’Zhan (ger-ZAN) Newton was placed gained All-American status by five different media

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03:16

December 7, 2023

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2023/12/07

American Automobile Association opens in Champaign, Illinois migrant housing project halted, police lethal force database expanded, and Dolly Parton opens Imagination Library. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt.Music by Outbox

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03:22

December 6, 2023

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2023/12/06

Candlestick Lane Christmas lighting tradition, new Spine and Pain Center in local hospital, local colonel gains prestigious honor, and Illinois upsets the FAU basketball teamHosted by Peter DerrahStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

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03:23

December 5, 2023

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2023/12/05

Emergency plea filed to block Illinois weapons ban, Urbana police offer advice for protecting decorations, UIUC hosting events for finals week.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui and Kate Morris.Music by Boxout.

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04:05

December 4, 2023

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2023/12/04

Champaign organizers create a program for veterans with PTSD.Illinois utility bill assistance program opens expansion. Ebertfeast to host its annual festival for its 25th Anniversary, this week, in Champaign, IL. Illinois Supreme Court denies access to FOID information. Illini Basketball defeat Reuters in New Jersey. Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Stephanie Orellana, Ashley Gilbert, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt.Music by Boxout

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03:31

December 1, 2023

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2023/12/01

American oil production has reached a record peak.Russia’ Supreme Court ruled that the global LGBTQ+ movement is extremist.Former American National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away last Wednesday.A ceasefire between the Israeli Government and Palestinian Hamas organization was established last Friday and has been largely maintained throughout the week.Severe floods in Northern East Africa have led to hundreds of casualties and serious agricultural damage.The U-S

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03:03

November 30, 2023

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2023/11/30

Businesses inducted into the Makers program, local police participate in the "Stuff the Squad" donation event, Pritzker proposes $1 billion plan to EPA, new restaurant opening in Champaign. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Kate Morris, Adelyn Mui Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah.Music by Outbox

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03:06

November 29, 2023

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2023/11/29

Temperatures at Bromley residence hall melt residents’ belongings, respiratory illness across the nation compromises dogs’ health, the Illinois Farm Bureau decides to extend farm bill for another year, and the Illinois Department of Public Health urges Illinoisans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, ahead of the holidays.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Elissa Eaton, and Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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03:11

November 28, 2023

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2023/11/28

Champaign County Jail's phone call price cuts in half, U of I planning to wind down SHIELD testing, Ebert Center holds cult classic movie event.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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04:12

November 27, 2023

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2023/11/27

Illinois reactions to extend farm bill, Illinois Releases gift guide for holidays, U of I to host an art exhibition, UI team researching dust Storm Solutions, Illinois court considers housing restrictions of child sex offenders. Stories by Joy Quezada, Ashley Gilbert, Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, and Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasHosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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03:59

November 22, 2023

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2023/11/22

Champaign Fire Department releases holiday warnings, lead contamination in cinnamon applesauce packets, new Urbana hotel tax implemented, and a Rantoul elementary school's inclusive playgroundStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Joy QuezadaHosted by Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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03:23

November 21, 2023

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2023/11/21

Champaign-Urbana offers various Thanksgiving activities, Chicago governor, releases migrant plan, Pritkzer makes headlines after calling out Trump and Pritkzer seeks $1 billion fund from the EPA.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley Macias, Ethan Oskroba and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

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04:31

November 20, 2023

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2023/11/20

University professors have created a Tabacco Youth Survey to research tobacco use among teenagers.Carle Hospital reports an increasing uptick in respiratory infections. Secretary of State releases monarch butterfly license plates for conservation efforts.Illini Women's volleyball sweep Michigan 25-19. The Fighting Illini football lose to the Iowa Hawkeyes 13-15.Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Joaquim O’Malley-MaciasMusic by

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03:36

November 17, 2023

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2023/11/17

In the midst of the Israel-Hamas War, Jordan has announced its plans not to sign a forthcoming deal with Israel.Protests in Mexico are pushing for a thorough investigation into the recent death of Jesus Ociel Baena.Turkey has delayed Sweden’s aspirations of joining NATO.The Illinois football team is traveling to face the University of Iowa this weekend.New technology has been developed to protect lions in Africa by the U of I.This week marks the second week of leaf collection in Urbana.Hosted by

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