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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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04:18

March 15, 2023

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2023/03/15

Illinois Supreme Court reviews the SAFE-T Act, a House bill may make video calls while driving illegal, Champaign launches a micro-loan program for businesses impacted by COVID-19, Illinois creates a bill to eliminate youth life sentences. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Bekah Douglas, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas and Ashley GilbertMusic by Boxout

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03:51

March 14, 2023

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2023/03/14

Governor J.B. Pritzker signs a paid leave bill, an Illinois bill would give child influencers parents' revenue, the Illini women's basketball team heads to the NCAA tournament, and Illini athlete Olivia Howell has won the national championship for the indoor mile run.Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt and Daniel VillarrealHosted by Madison HolcombMusic by Boxout

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03:34

March 13, 2023

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2023/03/12

Illinois legislators consider a bill which would legalize composting human remains, a proposed bill would ban the usage of vapes and e-cigarettes in public in Illinois, the Champaign Police Department warns of car break-ins, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team gets the ninth seed in NCAA March Madness.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Bekah Douglas, Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, and Jacob Shumaker.Music by Boxout.

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05:06

March 10, 2023

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2023/03/10

This week's international headlines, legislation to prevent book banning sent to Illinois house and Fighting Illini vs. Penn State. Stories by Husna Hussaini, Avery Bowen and Jacob ShumackerHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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05:05

March 9, 2023

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2023/03/09

Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to an accelerated trial for the appeal of gun ban legislation, the Illinois House passed a bill that bans cat declawing, two Illini were chosen for All-Big Ten recognition, the University of Illinois Neurodiversity Institute is accepting applications for their four-year program.Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Lillie Salas, Ashley Gilbert, Beech Douglas, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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03:30

March 8, 2023

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2023/03/08

Illinois Department of Transportation announces Rebuild Illinois webpage, University of Illinois looks to expand REACH team, Jackie Joyner Kersee announced to be 2023 UI commencement speaker, Illinois will play Penn State tomorrow in the Big Ten tournament. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Lillie Salas and Tara Mobasher Music by Boxout

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04:40

March 7, 2023

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2023/03/07

Community members stand in solidarity with Champaign county satellite jail inmates on hunger strike, Champaign’s art theatre now for sale, Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act raises concerns at the State Capitol, Illinois Senator Doris Turner proposes to change the Illinois flag, and several Illinois counties come out as the top corn and soybean producers in the United States.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Owen Henderson, Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert , and Laszlo Richard

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04:53

March 6th, 2023

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2023/03/06

County judge rules assault rifle ban unconstitutional, teacher shortage plan announced, Champaign County inmates strike against bonds, Govenor Pritzker opposes Walgreen decision, and Illini basketball recap. Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Tara Mobasher, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villareal, and Jacob ShumakerMusic by Boxout

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04:35

March 3, 2023

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2023/03/03

The world news round-up, new grants for parks, a recycling initiative, and injuries on the Fighting Illini basketball team.Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, and Jacob ShumakerHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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05:03

March 2, 2023

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2023/03/02

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot has lost her bid for re-election, the Illinois Sheriff's Association has filed in opposition of the gun ban in federal court, UIUC received the "Star of the Year" award by ticketing service Paciolan, a new study from UIUC and Carle Hospital researches how fetuses and premature infants are exposed differently to sound, and a new CF3D enterprise in unveiled at UIUC. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Owen Henderson, Lillie Salas, Lazlo Richard Toth, and

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04:06

March 1, 2023

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2023/03/01

University of Illinois launches Illini Angels, Susana Mendoza pushes for fallen first responders and armed forces support act, the Department of Agriculture announces grant funding, a new band room is coming to Urbana High School. Hosted by Elissa EatonStories by Daniel Villarreal, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen and Lillie SalasMusic by Boxout

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02:44

February 28, 2023

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2023/02/28

Champaign city council hosts a forum, University of Illinois's Altgeld Hall hosts it's last chimes concert for the next few years, and a University of Illinois student joins the national gymnastics team. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Elissa Eaton, Tara Mobasher, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

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03:39

February 27, 2023

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2023/02/27

New initiative targets children's mental health, UIUC to receive funding for energy research, Champaign council approves grant for homeless organizations, and illini men's basketball recap. Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Jacob Shumaker, Daniel Villareal, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard TothMusic by Boxout

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06:37

February 24, 2023

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2023/02/24

The weekly roundup of international headlines, new bills in the Illinois legislature, early voting in Champaign-Urbana, R. Kelly's additional sentencing, and price changes in Fighting Illini tickets. Reporting by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Husna Hussaini, Jackie Barba, and Tara MobasherHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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03:53

February 23, 2023

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2023/02/23

A confirmed date has been set to decide the constitutionality of cash bail in Illinois, Wiley Elementary School is set to close after the end of this school year, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign applied for a license to construct a microreactor on campus, a recent report found that students at 30 schools in Illinois are academically underperforming. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, and Owen Henderson. Music by Boxout

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04:26

February 22, 2023

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2023/02/22

Bill protects officers impacted by COVID-19, University of Illinois study finds an increase in methamphetamine deaths, local man sends ambulances to Ukraine, Champaign-Urbana announces business closures and changes. Hosted by Elissa EatonStories by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, and Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

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03:43

February 21, 2023

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2023/02/21

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visits law enforcement in Elmhurst, the state of Indiana introduces bill restricting public school education on human sexuality, a new study reveals that high temperatures are associated with social conflict, and an Illinois bill granting 40 hours of paid leave for workers awaits Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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04:38

February 20, 2023

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2023/02/20

A new law makes it easier for transgender people in Illinois to amend their birth certificates, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sports update, the Turkish Student Association fundraise for victims of the recent earthquake, the Champaign City Council will consider accepting a grant to reduce gun violence, and an unidentified flying object over Alaska may have belonged to an Illinois club.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Jacob Shumaker, Bekah Douglas, Elissa Eaton,

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04:24

February 17, 2023

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2023/02/17

The weekly international headlines roundup, a UIUC transit study, the resignation of ISU's president, and a broadband equity initiative.Reporting by Madison Holcomb, Husna Hussaini, Jackie Barba, and Jacob ShumakerHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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03:38

February 16, 2023

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2023/02/16

Illinois state representative files a bill that aims to reinstate the death penalty, governor J.B. Pritzker delivers budget address at his fifth annual state of the union address, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will fund addiction research at the University of Illinois, and the University of Illinois is one of the top producers for the number of applicants selected for the 2022-2023 Fulbright U.S. student and scholar programs. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Katie

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