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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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05:07

May 10, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/05/10

New administration will join two Champaign County high schools, a community meeting addresses gun violence in Champaign, Fighting Illini Athletics announce the 2023 Hall of Fame, University of Illinois recieves $8 million dollars for AI research, Urbana starts construction for its new health center. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert and Avery BowenMusic by Boxout

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03:05

May 9, 2023

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2023/05/09

New law bans traffic stops for rearview mirror objects, special recreation in Champaign-Urbana, U of I professor is elected to Academy of Sciences, and bird-a-thon event in Champaign county. Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Ashley GilbertHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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03:54

May 8th, 2023

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2023/05/08

IL gun ban goes back into effect, COVID-19 tracking update, IL becomes the first state to ban book banning, and UIUC hosts 'dump and run' event.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Richard TothMusic by Boxout

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04:56

May 5, 2023

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2023/05/05

The weekly world news roundup, a free outdoor concert series, unclaimed property returns by the Illinois Treasury, and a contaminated fish warning.Reporting by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, and Husna HussainiHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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03:06

May 4, 2023

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2023/05/04

COVID emergency over at the university, poultry shows returning, Japan House celebrates 25 years, and traffic patrols in the area in May.Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert, and Owen HendersonEdited by Husna Hussaini, Josie Alameda and Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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03:32

May 3, 2023

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2023/05/03

UIAA president dies, new instruments for Champaign community center, 100 days to the state fair, and Illini Men's Tennis heads to the NCAA tournament.Stories by Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Bekah DouglasEdited by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:08

May 2, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/05/02

Rising water levels cause increased flooding in northwest Illinois, Carle Illinois College of Medicine students run free clinic in Champaign-Urbana, Centennial High School principal Scott Savage resigns after controversial altercation with student, MTD holds public hearings on bus system improvements, and dangerous dust storm on I-55 results in six fatalities.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard TothMusic by Boxout

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03:41

May 1st, 2023

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2023/05/01

Federal judge blocks IL assault weapons ban, former Illini football players drafted for NFL, and COVID-19 IL update.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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04:28

April 28, 2023

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2023/04/28

The weekly world news roundup, a housing renovation project gets funding, the UIUC Film Festival, and the Illinois Half Marathon.Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, Avery Bowen, and Elissa EatonHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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04:07

April 27, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/04/27

Illinois Secretary of State announced most Secretary of State services will be appointment only, Illinois' biggest health insurance provider will no longer cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests, Christie Clinic will host its annual race weekend until Saturday and Names.org released its predicted most popular baby names for 2023.Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert and Lillie Salas. Music by Boxout

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04:35

April 26, 2023

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2023/04/26

University of Illinois is performing its Bicycle census today, the Champaign school district will be dropping the elementary band and strings program next academic year, ticks and tick-related diseases are increasing in Illinois with warmer weather, Illini baseball is set to play a series against Bradley after sweeping Minnesota last weekend. Hosted by Elissa EatonStories by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Daniel Villarreal and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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03:17

April 25, 2023

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2023/04/25

Senator Dick Durbin proposes increased protections for mail carriers, Bed, Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy, University of Illinois science professors honored, and Fighting Illini women's golf win championship. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Laszlo Richard Toth, Kaitlyn Devitt and Tara Mobasher.Hosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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03:59

April 24th, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/04/24

New public funding for IL clean energy programs, boneyard creek clean-up receives record number of volunteers, Sean Kingston performs at UIUC spring jam, and IDPH endorses COVID-19 booster. Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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03:17

April 21, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/04/21

A world news roundup, Illinois juvenile detention centers face scrutiny, the University of Illinois is set to host the Spring Jam concert on Sunday, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team announces a new assistant coach.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen, and Kaitlyn Devitt.Music by Boxout.

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03:32

April 20, 2023

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2023/04/20

The Federal Appeals Court in Chicago denied the request to block the ban on assault weapons in Illinois, University officials announced John Coleman as the next Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Champaign-Urbana will celebrate Earth Day with festivities throughout the week. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Ashley Gilbert, Tara Mobasher, and Lillie SalasMusic by Boxout

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04:50

April 19, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/04/19

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District promotes Black maternal health, Boneyard Creek is expected to have repairs done in May, The Champaign County Forest preserve is looking for volunteers to remove an invasive plant species, Champaign County has launched a fundraiser for sexual assault and violence victims, four former Illini golfers will compete in the Professional Golfer Association tour this week. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas

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04:12

April 18, 2023

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2023/04/18

UI students create the schools first Spanish broadcast, Illinois human service providers will receive over 14 million in rewards, and a UI alumna wins the women's wheelchair division of the Boston marathon. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

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04:04

April 17th, 2023

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2023/04/17

IL senate passes education bills, UIUC gymnasts win national championship, COVID-19 levels are dropping in IL, and Champaign robotics team heads to an international competition.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Elissa Eaton, Ashley Gilbert, Jacob Shumaker, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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04:59

April 14, 2023

WPGU News ·

2023/04/14

The weekly world news roundup, a new job application website for C-U, the Boneyard Arts Festival begins, and a UIUC player enters the NBA draftReporting by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villareal, Husna Hussaini, and Jacob ShumakerHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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04:37

April 13, 2023

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2023/04/13

Illinois will get $67.6 million from e-cigarette company Juul Labs from a settlement, Illinois schools reported a total of 21 calls of threats towards schools, sexually transmitted infections are on the rise in the United States, Sola Gratia farm in Urbana has started part one of its new expansion project, and republican presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, is set to speak in Illinois this May. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, Owen Henderson, Ashley Gilbert, and

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