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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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03:53

October 3, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/10/03

Illinois reacts to government shutdown aversion, Updates on Teutopolis Crash, Mercy Health offers smoking cessation classes, UI announces basketball sale date and CU announces Tick-or-Treat hours. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Nathalie Murillo, Nicolas Roacho and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout.

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03:04

October 2, 2023

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2023/10/01

A trash cleanup event in Champaign, a Danville estate sale, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's volleyball team beats the Iowa Hawkeyes, and an invasive species spotted in Illinois.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, and Peter Derrah.Music by Boxout.

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03:26

September 29, 2023

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2023/09/29

This week’s world news roundup, U of I police introduce drones into their fleet, a walk in support of the down syndrome community planned for this Saturday, and the Fighting Illini face Purdue.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Ashley Gilbert, Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton, and Husna HussainiMusic by Boxout

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03:02

September 28, 2023

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2023/09/27

The college of business dean is stepping down, Illinois DCFS is failing, Champaign schools are giving incentives to people for driving their kids to school and the Krannert Art Museum has a new exhibit for Japanese art.Hosted by Ashley GilbertStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini, Ashley Gilbert and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

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02:46

September 27, 2023

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2023/09/27

Champaign sex extortion cases, Urbana fire department grant controversy, Illinois responds to end of cash bail, and C-U Oktoberfest.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, and Madison HolcombMusic by Boxout

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03:17

September 26, 2023

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2023/09/26

The University of Illinois ranks 12th in public schools, the Biden administration seeks to help migrants find work, an inmate was killed at the Champaign County Jail and the new Illinois Learning Center talks about separation of church and state.Hosted by Ashley GilbertStories by Ashley Gilbert, Laszlo Richard Toth, Madison Holcomb and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

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02:11

September 25, 2023

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2023/09/24

The University of Illinois hosts its first zero waste tailgate event, a large drug bust in western Illinois, and female firefighters in Illinois host a training event.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth and Kaitlyn Devitt.Music by Boxout.

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03:49

September 22nd, 2023

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2023/09/22

World news roundup, mental health report from UIUC, Fighting Illini vs FSU, and child passenger safety awareness week.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Husna Hussaini, Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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02:35

Thursday, September 21

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2023/09/20

Farmers head warnings during farm safety week, the Urbana Park District is raising money for a park renovation, MTD wants control of Willard Airport and the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator resigns.Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt.Hosted by Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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03:02

September 20, 2023

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2023/09/20

The Illini Solar Car team debuts new revolutionary solar-powered car, concerns for safety rise after U of I student is drugged at fraternity party, Illinois counties adjust to new law eliminating cash bail, and the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends new COVID-19 booster.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Madison HolcombMusic by Boxout

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02:40

September 19, 2023

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2023/09/19

Illinois eliminated cash bail, UI gives resources for Voter Registration Day and UI provides free bike lights in event.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashley Gilbert and Nathalie Murillo.Music by Boxout.

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02:11

September 18, 2023

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2023/09/17

The Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to Penn State, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal is offering a grant to help ambulances and fire departments purchase equipment, and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank takes action to fight hunger.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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02:07

September 15th, 2023

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2023/09/15

World news roundup, bobcats migrating to Central Illinois, and a new garden at Clearview farm.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Husna HussainiMusic by Boxout

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03:03

September 14, 2023

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2023/09/13

The U of I has started training service dogs, Illinois is trying to protect banned books, FDA rules decongestant ineffective and the Champaign Park District is taking donations of old halloween costumes. Hosted by Ashley GilbertStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton and Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

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02:34

September 13, 2023

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2023/09/13

Events in Champaign honor the victims and heroes of 9/11, Willard airport undergoes storm-related repairs, and Champaign high school students locate lost graves in Saint Mary’s cemetery.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard TothMusic by Boxout

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03:27

September 12, 2023

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2023/09/12

UI releases enrollment numbers, Decatur explosion leaves several injured, senator visits CU to advise school bus seatbelts, UI holds Bike to Work Day and Crowley Pumpkins opens for the season. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Madison Holcomb, Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashely Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and myself. Music by Boxout.

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02:14

September 11, 2023

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2023/09/10

A Champaign county business helps to raise money for a local family facing a devastating loss, the beginning of CU Bike Month comes with pushes for extra precautions, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to Kansas.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Ashley Gilbert.Music by Boxout.

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02:22

September 8th, 2023

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2023/09/08

Sheriff reminds drivers to remain cautious, Illini football plays Kansas, Illini football breaks attendance record, and LBTQ organization faces threats.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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02:25

September 6, 2023

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2023/09/06

Governor J.B Pritzker aims to grant workers’ permits to struggling immigrants, Manhood Training Camp in Urbana combats negative media influence through youth training camps, and Illini defensive back Miles Scott hailed as Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Ashley Gilbert, Madison Holcomb, and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

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02:27

September 7, 2023

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2023/09/06

Champaign Park Districts hosts African American music programs, the 2024 primary election campaigns begin and Champaign County has increased tourism and travel. Hosted by Ashley GilbertStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini and Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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