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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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01:49

Thursday, October 16, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/16

Artist Town Hall Recap, and Operation Christmas Child preview.Stories by Gavin Westlake and Faith Routley.Hosted by Olivia RebellónMusic by Boxout.

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03:57

Thursday, October 16, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/16

Heartland Mini Hoofs at Grainger Library, The Caffeine RX opening, University women's volleyball previews and updates on high school football. Stories by Qyler Bowie, Sofía Boddy, and Joshua Applebaum.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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04:17

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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2025/10/16

Funding cuts, students in the National Guard, Avatar: The Last Airbender concert review, and Illini Women's Soccer preview.Stories by Avery Patterson, Qyler Bowie, Olivia Rebellon and Joshua Applebaum.Hosted by Qyler Bowie.Music by Boxout.

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03:52

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/15

The Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival starts today, Herbie Hancock performs at the Krannert Center tomorrow, The Temptations and The Four Tops performs at the State Farm Center tomorrow, the Great Benjamins Circus starts tomorrow at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, and Pride Fest starts tomorrow.Stories by Faith Routley, Mack Jones, Maci Long, Grace Avila and Qyler Bowie.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.Music by Boxout

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02:46

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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2025/10/14

Haypenny Market coming to Champaign, miniature horses to visit Grainger Engineering Library, Halloween Funfest tomorrow and Sofia Isella in concert.Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Maci Long, Faith Routley and Gavin Westlake.Hosted by Wilson Nichols, JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Sofía Boddy and Dane Markos.Music by Boxout.

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05:03

Monday, October 13, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/13

Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan sentenced to prison, the University's soccer team begins their season, Illinois softball team competes in the Orange and Blue World Series, the University's Black Chorus's annual fall performance, the Illinois Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band performance, and Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert Tour at State Farm Center.Stories by Qyler Bowie, Sofia Boddy, Joshua Applebaum, Katie Willhite and Vinnie Magsombol.Hosted by Uma Teh.Music by

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06:31

Friday, October 10, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/10

October Dance review, Small Press Fest expo, Future's So Bright 5K recap, Nikki Budzinski roundtable recap, The University soccer coverage and Master Chef All-Stars competition preview.Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Sean Farnsley, Sadie Parkinson, Elliot Casey, and Xiao Lin Luo.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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06:46

Friday, October 10, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/10

World News Roundup, Nobel Prize Winning Alumni, City Council Study Sessions, Scratching Post Movie Nights, Ohio State Football Preview, and Arboretum Tree WalkStories by Zayna Quraishi, Sadie Parkinson, Sean Farnsley, Gavin Westlake, Joshua Applebaum, and Grace AvilaHosted by Gavin WestlakeMusic by Boxout

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06:26

Thursday, October 9, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/09

Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band Preview, a feature from Eric Von Haynes, the Urbana Fungi Festival, Empty Bowls Fundraiser coverage, high school football updates and upcoming road closures.Stories by Xiao Lin Luo, Sean Farnsley, Qyler Bowie, Joshua Applebaum and Zayna Quraishi.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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03:37

Wednesday, October 8

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2025/10/08

Future So Bright 5k, Trivia Night at the Rose Bowl Tavern, Krannert Center Performances and October Dance, and Women's SoccerStories by Faith Routley, Qyler Bowie, Vinnie Magsombal, Gavin Westlake, and Elliot CaseyHosted by Qyler BowieMusic by Boxout

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03:54

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/07

This Tuesday's broadcast of WPGU News brings listeners the details on a lawsuit brought by Illinois and Chicago against the Trump administration, Taylor Swift's newest album, A Banned Books Week screening at The Literary, an Illini Wellness Week Lunch Bingo, and October movie night screenings at The Scratching Post cat cafe.Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Kennedy Caldwell, Grace Avila, and Gavin Westlake.Hosted by Adam Edwards.Music by Boxout

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03:14

Monday, October 6, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/06

Volleyball Victory, Free Flu Shots, Empty Bowls Fundraiser, and Goats and Grooves.Stories by Joshua Applebaum, Sadie Parkinson, and Faith Routley.Hosted by Sadie Parkinson.Music by Boxout.

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06:26

Monday, October 6, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/06

National Guard deployed in Chicago area, Hands off Chicago protest in Champaign, African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission hosts Illinois Reparations Public Hearing, Champaign Urbana Folk and Roots Festival in downtown Urbana and Fire Prevention Week at Champaign fire stations.Stories by Sean Farnsley, Gavin Westlake and Faith Routley.Hosted by Uma Teh.Music by Boxout.

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03:00

Friday, October 3, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/03

Run to Remember and road closures, Urbana Fall Fusion and Small Press Fest Swap and Share.Stories by Grace Avila and Sean Farnsley.Hosted by Olivia Rebellón.Music by Boxout.

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04:40

Friday, October 3, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/03

World New Roundup, Purdue Football Game Preview, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Great Pumpkin Patch, and Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Season Opening PreviewStories by Olivia Rebellón, Joshua Applebaum, Gavin Westlake, and Sean FarnleyHosted by Gavin WestlakeMusic By Boxout

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02:02

Thursday, October 2, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/02

Illini Wellness Week and Illini Lights OutStories by Grace Avila and Faith RoutleyHosted by Uma TehMusic by Boxout

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04:41

Thursday, October 2, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/02

Asian American Cultural Center anniversary celebrations, The Twin City Theater's upcoming productions, Fire Prevention Week, Amy's Place crowdfunding, and upcoming high school football games.Stories by Faith Routley, Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie, and Joshua Applebaum.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout.

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03:19

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/01

The U of Illinois Symphony Orchestra concert review, City of Champaign Township meeting tension, and local road closures.Stories by Olivia Rebellón, Sean Farnsley, and Abby Timm.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout.

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03:16

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

WPGU News ·

2025/10/01

Champaign-Urbana's Folk and Roots Festival, Rio da Yung OG performing at Canopy Club, Krannert Art Museum's SPEAK Cafe, Walk for Education hosted by Champaign Park District and the University's National Society of Black EngineersStories by Grace Avila, Sean Farnsley, Sophie Vansaghi, and Gavin WestlakeHosted by Uma TehMusic by Boxout

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03:21

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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2025/09/30

Illinois Arboretum updates, Mayor Williams Financial Literacy Program, Director Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," and Ax and the Hatchetmen at the Canopy Club. Stories by Faith Routley, Zayna Quraishi, Nick Roacho, and Uma Teh.Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.Music by Boxout.

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