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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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04:12

November 27, 2023

WPGU News ·

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

WPGU News ·

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

WPGU News ·

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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03:10

November 16, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/11/16

Earthquake reported in Illinois, University of Illinois art college seeking expansion funds, Illinois Chabad heads to Washington DC for Israel march, and updates on Illinois assault rifle ban. Hosted by Emily HuffmanStories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Ethan OskrobaMusic by Boxout

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04:25

November 15, 2023

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2023/11/15

Diwali celebration at Research Park, Krannert Art Museum renovations, Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall planned visit to U of I, concern over indoor plants for pets during the winter, and the U of I basketball team lost yesterday.Hosted by Peter Derrah.Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, Peter Derrah, and Joy Quezada.Music by Boxout.

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04:54

November 14, 2023

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2023/11/14

Canadian wildfires may impact pollution tracking, University of Illinois-Spring receives law enforcement grant for anti-bias training, Champaign police request more license plate readers, incarcerated youth in Illinois see bad conditions, Illinois ranked 29th in healthcare.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman, Nick Roacho, and Kate Morris. Music by Boxout.

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04:50

November 13, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/11/13

New president of Illinois Chamber of Commerce.Fighting Illini Football Defeat Indiana 48-45. Illinois lawmakers deny private school scholarship funding.U of I Collaborative Learning Research in Engineering.Hosted by Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasStories by Stephanie Orellana, Layli Nazarova, JOY QUEZADA, and ADELYN MUIMusic by Boxout.

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02:23

November 10, 2023

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2023/11/10

The Fighting Illini return to Memorial Stadium to play against Indiana tomorrow on Dads Day.Police officials are investigating the damages of a fire in Downtown Champaign last Tuesday night.Illinois has passed a bill in the state senate that would lift the ban preventing the state from building nuclear power plants.Hosted by Layli NazarovaStories by Stephanie Orellana, Emily Huffman and Elissa Eaton.Music by Boxout.

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03:09

November 9, 2023

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2023/11/09

New whiskey created in Champaign coming to market, increased police presence around worship centers, new federal loans offered in Illinois counties, and anti fungal molecule discovered at U of I. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Adelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Joy Quezada and Ethan OskrobaMusic by Boxout

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04:29

November 8, 2023

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2023/11/08

Champaign Police taser request and public backlash, U of I Student wins Miss Illinois Collegiate USA, Champaign wins "Welcoming Place" award, and Illinois government mandates assault weapon registration.Hosted by Peter DerrahStories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Joy QuezadaMusic by Boxout

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03:05

November 7, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/11/07

Carle Foundation Hospital receives C grade in safety ranking, UIUC launches first public quantum network, Krannert holds Ink Wash Paintings exhibit, Illinois men's basketball beats wins against Eastern Illinois.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Emily Huffman, Kate Morris, Nick Roacho, and Adelyn Mui.Music by Boxout.

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04:04

November 6, 2023

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2023/11/06

A federal appeals court upholds the Protect Illinois Communities Act, an Illinois ban on assault weapons, the Fighting Illini Wrestling team pays tribute to a local wrestler who died in a tragedy, Illinois and federal lawmakers express concern over AI and attempt to create legislation regulating it, and Illinois beats the Minnesota Gophers (27-26) by a mere point. Hosted Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, and Joaquim O'Malley-MaciasMusic by Boxout

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04:32

November 3, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/11/03

An Urbana recycling center has provided an environmentally friendly way to dispose of Halloween pumpkins.The Illinois football team will go to Minneapolis to face the University of Minnesota Saturday.UIUC has secured a spot amongst the top ten universities in the nation for female author representation in their syllabi.U of I is being recognized as one of the nation’s regional technology hubs of innovation.Uganda is claiming to have captured the leader of a militia with ties to the Islamic State of

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03:20

November 2, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/11/02

Attendance growth in Illinois community colleges, University of Illinois team working to improve crops, University of Illinois Springfield students trick-or-treat for charity, and Pritzker announces milestones for charity. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories byAdelyn Mui, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Ethan Oskroba, Peter Derrah, and Kate Morris.Music by Boxout.

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04:14

November 1st, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/11/01

New Monument in King Park, Attacks on Palestinian-Americans, Teacher Shortages in Illinois, and "Tis the Sneezin'" Awareness CampaignHosted by Peter DerrahStories by Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, and Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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04:21

October 31, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/10/31

IL, other states see holiday mass shootings, Stellantis reaches deal with UAW, Sark construction company owes Urbana $2.9M, Urbana-Champaign hosts various Halloween events, Board of Education releases the 2023 Illinois Report Card.Hosted by Adelyn Mui.Stories by Layli Nazarova, Emily Huffman, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Adelyn Mui, and Kate Morris.Music by Boxout.

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04:50

October 30, 2023

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2023/10/29

Marketplace Mall in Urbana holds its annual Disability Expo, Champaign county establishes a fund for small businesses affected by the pandemic, Old Homer Park is added to the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, the Jazz Festival returns to Champaign Urbana, and the the University of Illinois Fighting Illini volleyball team defeat Purdue while the men's basketball team defeat Kansas in an exhibition game to support Maui.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Joaquim O’Malley-Macias,

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03:01

October 27, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/10/27

World news roundup, Men's basketball fundraiser game, IL lawsuit against Meta, and safety guidelines for Halloween.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Stephanie Orellana, Laszlo Richard Toth, Sonpari Singh, and Peter DerrahMusic by Boxout

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