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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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04:02

February 15, 2023

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2023/02/15

Michigan State University shooting, Champaign City show reduction in crime, Illinois gun ban bill update and Urbana School District celebrate Black parents' involvement. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout.

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03:32

February 14, 2023

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2023/02/14

Urbana highschool on soft lockdown, IRS clarifies whether rebates can be filed, sports gambling rises in Illinois, and two former Illini help the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Tara Mobasher, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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04:45

February 13, 2023

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2023/02/13

Turkish Students Association collects donations for the victims of the recent earthquake, a new bill may require all EMS workers to wear body cameras, medical students created an anti- fatigue vest to help surgeons, Illinois farmers showed an ad during the super bowl, and the Illini sports recap of the weekend.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by Bekah Douglas, Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villareal, Jacob Shumaker, Elissa Eaton.Music by Boxout

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04:52

February 10, 2023

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2023/02/10

A roundup of the week's international new, a bill to guarantee paid family medical leave in Illinois, a possible diaper allowance for low-income parents, and four Illinois football players go to the NFL Combine.Hosted by Owen HendersonReporting by Laszlo Richard Toth, Husna Hussaini, Bekah Douglas, and Jacob ShumakerMusic by Boxout

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04:32

February 9, 2023

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2023/02/09

Illinois lawmakers proposed a new child tax credit, Illinois State Capitol is honoring two United States presidents with statues, families of Wiley Elementary School voice their concerns, University of Illinois is creating a new social media aimed to help tutor high school students, and Urbana faith groups are partnering with local LGBTQ+ organizations for an event. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Owen Henderson, Lillie Salas, Madison Holcomb, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:54

February 8, 2023

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2023/02/08

Illinois Representative Mary Miller boycotts State of the Union Address. Champaign police start new role to handle concerns. Governor Pritzker announces the megasite grant. Champaign begins fiber optic utility project. Illinois conduts a cannabis disparity study. Hosted by Elissa EatonStories by Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas, Laszlo Richard Toth and Avery BowenMusic by Boxout

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05:31

February 7, 2023

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2023/02/07

New bills are introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, Ameren is increasing gas and electric rates, customs officers confiscate 120 cockfighting spurs, Champaign-Urbana celebrates Black History Month, and the Illinois versus Gophers game is postponed. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Bekah Douglas, Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Jacob Schumaker Music by Boxout

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03:46

February 6th, 2023

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2023/02/06

COVID-19 cases are dropping in Illinois, a bill against cat declawing was proposed in Illinois, a Chinese balloon was shot down Saturday, and the Illini sports weekend recap. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt.Stories by Jacob Shumaker, Elissa Eaton, Lazlo Richard Toth, and Kaitlyn Devitt.Music by Boxout.

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04:29

February 3, 2023

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2023/02/03

The University of Iowa voids Orange Krush tickets, Illinois now requires wrongful conviction course, DCFS offers college scholarships, and Carle Hospital seeks music volunteers.Hosted by Owen HendersonStories by Jacob Shumaker, Bekah Douglas, Daniel Villarreal and Madison HolcombMusic by Boxout

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03:24

February 2, 2023

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2023/02/02

Illinois courts uphold temporary restraining order on gun ban, Illinois is ending its public health emergencies related to COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking comments on new guidelines for blood donation, and University of Illinois director of the Police Training Institute is retiring. Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Madison Holcomb, Lillie Salas, Owen Henderson, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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05:07

February 1, 2023

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2023/02/01

Illinois drops charges against R Kelly, University of Illinois professors lead National Park effort, Woodstock, IL celebrates Groundhog Day, Pritzker announces renovations to UIUC buildings, Thad Ward returns to Illinois as a running back coach. Hosted by Elissa EatonStories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout

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03:27

January 31, 2023

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2023/01/31

A new bill makes it easier for Illinois residents to change their legal name, PETA offering a $5k reward for information on death of a caged dog, utility corruption in Illinois uncovered, and the Fighting Illini women’s basketball team defeats Michigan State for the first time in nine years.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Katie Ratke, Laszlo Richard Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Elissa EatonMusic by Boxout

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06:20

January 30, 2023

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2023/01/30

Illinois officials react to Tyre Nichols footage release, Champaign-Urbana conducts annual homeless count, Illini football team names new outside linebacker coach and pass-rush coordinator, University of Illinois tuition increase for incoming freshmen, and Sinfonia da Camera performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt.Stories by Bekah Douglas, Jacob Shumaker, Daniel Villareal, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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04:51

January 27, 2023

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2023/01/27

A record number of mass shootings in the United States, free dental care at Parkland College, charges against a man who attacked a Planned Parenthood, and more.Reporting by Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Bekah Douglas, and Avery Bowen.Hosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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04:31

January 26, 2023

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2023/01/26

The National Rifle Association sues Illinois over gun ban law, cash reward is being offered to Champaign County residents who have information about stop sign theft, Fighting Illini beat Ohio State, Krannert Center for Performing Arts presents StudioDance.Hosted by Lillie SalasStories by Lillie Salas,Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, and Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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05:49

January 25, 2023

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2023/01/25

Champaign Unit 4 school board voted on changes to school of choice system, Attorney General Raoul submitted a request to dismiss restraining order on weapons ban, University of Illinois breaks international enrollment records, Governor Pritzker announced third round of rebuild Illinois projects, Urbana city council approved permit for Urban solar farm. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Madison Holcomb and Lillie SalasMusic by Boxout

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03:24

January 24, 2023

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2023/01/24

Strides shelter in need of supplies, two Illinois retirees appointed to state education boards, and Illinois Women's Basketball beats Northwestern on the road. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Elissa Eaton, Mac Dudley, and Bekah Douglas Music by Boxout

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03:40

January 23, 2023

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2023/01/23

Judge pauses Governor Pritzker's gun ban.Class action lawsuit filed against DCFS.COVID-19 numbers dropping in Illinois.Chicago radio personality, Lin Brehmer, died. Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittStories by JACOB SHUMAKER, MAC DUDLEY, LASZLO RICHARD TOTH, AND DANIEL VILLARREAL.Music by Boxout

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03:45

January 20, 2023

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2023/01/20

Illinois prisoners, employees exposed to unknown substance, SNAP benefits decreasing in March and Champaign county judge proposes increase in pay for jurors. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Jackie Barba and Avery BowenHosted by Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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03:03

January 19, 2023

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2023/01/19

Potential arson at Peoria Planned Parenthood Clinic, Lawsuits filed against assault weapons ban and new Illini football director announced.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson and Lillie Salas.Music by Boxout.

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