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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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05:40

December 20, 2022

WPGU News ·

2022/12/20

Chinese students speak out and first cannabis research center to launch in Chicago.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Enji Erdenekhuyag and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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05:27

December 19, 2022

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2022/12/19

The Illinois State House Committee hears testimony concerning a proposed gun control bill, the University of Illinois and Sanitation Protection District will turn uneaten food into fertilizer, a new program will use federal grants to assist rural Illinois economies, Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure is named Urbana Poet Laureate, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team beats the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Bekah Douglas, Kaitlyn Devitt,

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03:12

December 16, 2022

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2022/12/16

Deshawn Williams announces run for Urbana mayor, Illinois gambling addiction awareness campaign launches, local gas stations offering discounted gas today and sporting goods store in Champaign will go under remodeling.Stories by Madison Holcomb, Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal and Laszlo Richard TothHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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04:06

December 15, 2022

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2022/12/15

New law mandates federal recognition of same-sex marriages, the American Rescue Plan proposal hopes to fund projects to uplift the community, an Illinois lawmaker introduces a bill to ban TikTok, and Spurlock Museum looks to amplify Japanese-American voices.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, Jacob Shumaker, and Josie Alameda.Music by Boxout

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03:33

December 14, 2022

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2022/12/14

Unit 4 heard feedback on proposed changes to the School of Choice program, Carle expands training, Purdue names Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as football head coach and more.Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Avery Bowen, Tara Moabsher, Lillie Salas, and Bekah DouglasMusic by Boxout

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03:05

December 13, 2022

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2022/12/13

Hearing for gun ban begins today, Illini Hillel looking to raise $10 million, celebration of life set for Scott Bennett and Illini named AP All-American.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Jacob Shumaker, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher and Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

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03:05

December 12, 2022

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2022/12/11

Illinois senator Scott Bennett passes away, COVID-19 cases are up in Illinois, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team loses to Penn State.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

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03:49

December 9, 2022

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2022/12/09

Carle see record number or patients, Japan House to expand facilities, U.S. House passes Respect for Marriage Act and Governor Pritzker shows support for gun ban.Stories by Husna Hussaini, Laszlo Richard Toth, Lillie Salas and Avery BowenHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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04:39

December 8, 2022

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2022/12/08

New Illinois amendments create a more equitable system of pre-trial detention, a 12-year old Urbana middle school student passes away, the Illinois supreme court makes history with a female majority, Champaign’s Everyday Kitchen Restaurant permanently closes, and Illini men’s basketball boasts a victory over the Texas Longhorns.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Katie Ratke, Daniel Villarreal, Bekah Douglas, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Jacob ShumakerMusic by Boxout

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04:06

December 7, 2022

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2022/12/07

Unit 4 parents strongly oppose changes to the school of choice program, catalytic converter thefts on the rise, a new HIV medication to be made available in Illinois and more.Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas, Josie Alameda, and Bekah DouglasMusic by Boxout

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04:15

December 6, 2022

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2022/12/06

REAL ID deadline delayed again, multiple bills pass in veto session, Illinois colleges begin cannabis education programs and geological project beginning in Champaign-Urbana.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton and Tara Mobasher.Music by Boxout.

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04:03

December 5, 2022

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2022/12/05

Twelve Illinois counties reach high COVID-19 levels, teens are arrested in connection to threats on Urbana High School, an Illinois representative files a bill banning the sale of semi-automatic rifles, and updates on sports at the University of Illinois. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Lillie Salas, Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, and Jacob Shumaker.Music by Boxout.

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03:34

December 2, 2022

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2022/12/02

Amendments made to the SAFE-T Act, Champaign recognized for LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, six million cases of flu reported in the U.S., Champaign-Urbana mentoring program searching for mentors and Fighting Illini make All-Big Ten HistoryStories by Avery Bowen, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Layli Nazarova and Elissa EatonHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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03:34

December 1, 2022

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2022/12/01

The U.S Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act, Illinois works to pay off pandemic unemployment debt, new candidates file to run for Champaign mayor, and the Illini men’s basketball team defeats Syracuse.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, and Jacob ShumakerMusic by Boxout

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03:52

November 30, 2022

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2022/11/30

Illini football players win national awards, Erin Johnson is appointed as Illinois' new cannabis regulation oversight officer, University of Illinois offers free Narcan to students and more. Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Tara Mobasher, Kaytlin Devitt, Avery Bowen, and Bekah DouglasMusic by Boxout

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03:29

November 29, 2022

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2022/11/29

Champaign County election results, report shows increase in Illinois abortions, food to be distributed to those in need and Sydney Brown named defensive player.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Elissa Eaton and Jacob Shumaker.Music by Boxout.

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03:51

November 28, 2022

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2022/11/27

Disability placard stings begin in Illinois, a Christmas market opens in Urbana, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will host the Nutcracker, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football and men's basketball teams take home wins. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Bekah Douglas, Kaitlynn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, and Jacob Shumaker.Music by Boxout.

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03:24

November 23, 2022

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2022/11/23

Police arrest suspect in school threats, community colleges receive more funds, more corn in Illinois has been harvested and Parkland College hosts winter coat event.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Madison Holcomb, Jacob Shumaker, Tara Mobasher and Lillie Salas.Music by Boxout.

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02:43

November 22, 2022

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2022/11/22

IDPH warns of holiday virus spread, CU shows tourism causing travel increase and sports betting increases in Illinois.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton and Tara Mobasher.Music by Boxout.

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03:37

November 21, 2022

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2022/11/20

The Chicago American Indian Collaborative hosts a summit, the University of Illinois men's basketball team faces wins and losses, and Urbana High School continues online learning following threats against the school.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Mac Dudley, Jacob Shumaker, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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