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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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04:49

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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2025/09/10

New IL Supreme Court Justice, Champaign School District teachers' union, Champaign teaching garden, Gies $100 million donation to Illini Athletics.Stories by Kennedy Caldwell, Faith Routley, Sean Farnsley and Abby Timm.Hosted by Nick Roacho.Music by Boxout.

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05:27

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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2025/09/09

The Champaign Farmers' Market season continues, C-U Bike to Work Day takes place tomorrow, Countywide Residential Electronics Collection registration opens, new Chicago Bears stadium won't cost the state and a VMAs recap.Stories by Nick Roacho, Zayna Quraishi, Abby Timm and Kennedy Caldwell.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.Music by Boxout.

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04:01

Monday, September 8, 2025

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2025/09/08

Welcome to the first news broadcast of the semester!Women's soccer recap, City of Champaign seeking public input, Urbana City Council meeting cancelled, and One Week Boutique children's consignment saleStories by Kennedy Caldwell, Sean Farnsley, Amelia Benson and Abby TimmHosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Boxout

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14:42

Thursday, May 8, 2025

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2025/05/08

The final broadcast of the 2024-2025 season of WPGU News brings listeners an inside scoop on international students' summer plans, self-care tips for finals week, summer fashion predictions, Hot Takes of CU and more. Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Peter Hanson, Emily Huffman, Faith Routley, Kennedy Caldwell, Samaya McDonald, Brandi Roman and Abby Timm.Hosted by Amelia Benson, alongside the voices of Zayna Quraishi, Peter Hanson, Emily Huffman, Faith Routley, Kennedy Caldwell, Samaya McDonald and Nick

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04:27

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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2025/05/07

Real IDs needed to fly domestically, New Urbana Mayor, Professor emeritus Shozo Sato passes, Bike and Roll to School Day, GayBar venue closingStories by Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, Brandi Roman, and Faith RoutleyHosted by Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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06:09

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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2025/05/06

President Trump cuts public broadcasting funding, the Department of Homeland Security pays travel costs for self-deporting immigrants, Illinois senators debate over community college degree offerings, Fighting Illini men's golf will host the NCAA Urbana Regional and Champaign Park Pickleball Tournament registration ended yesterday.Stories by Emily Huffman, Peter Hanson, Sean Farnsley, Maeve Keeley and Zayna QuraishiHosted by Zayna QuraishiMusic by Boxout

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06:23

Monday, May 5, 2025

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2025/05/05

Debate takes place over new proposal, New Urbana Mayor, Pro-Palestinian protests return to Main Quad, Circular Fashion Expo takes place, Fighting Illini Baseball team falls to RutgersStories by Nick Roacho, Samaya Mcdonald, Faith Routley, Kennedy Caldwell and Maeve KeeleyHosted by Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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06:43

Friday, May 2, 2025

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2025/05/02

World news roundup, Resist at the IMC, the Wedding Singer at Parkland and Moo-of-I.Hosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Boxout

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05:35

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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2025/05/01

Bills to raise require more training for law enforcement handling sexual assault cases, and another bill to raise the minimum detainment age for minors. CFE clothing swap and runway and an IHSA baseball venue change.Hosted by Amelia BensonMust by Boxout

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04:36

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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2025/04/30

Pritzker clarifies his speech, University student visas get reactivated, the Centennial Chargers win against the Champaign Central Maroons and Springtime Walk and Talks begin May 1.Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Peter Hanson, Maeve Keeley and Faith RoutleyHosted by Zayna QuraishiMusic by Boxout

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04:52

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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2025/04/29

Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges borrowers to vacate default, University commits to higher education amid recent actions by the Trump Administration, Farmers Market set to reopen, and former Fighting Illini football player gets drafted into the NFL.Stories by Sean Farnsley, Emily Huffman, Peter Hanson and Maeve KeeleyHosted by Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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06:12

Monday, April 28, 2025

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2025/04/28

Spring Jam takes over the Main Quad and Race Weekend occurs in ChampaignStories by Maeve Keeley, Brandi Roman, and Faith RoutleyHosted by Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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07:26

Friday, April 25, 2025

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2025/04/25

News Correspondent Emily Huffman sat down with Michelle Schwarz to talk about her experience in losing her husband to suicide.Amnesty International thrift sale, World News Roundup and another Midnight MarketStories by Emily Huffman, Faith Routley, Zayna Quraishi and Amelia BensonHosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Boxout

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03:51

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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2025/04/24

Undergrad Research Symposium opens, Bank building construction, Urbana high school earth day cleanup and Marathon weekend around the cornerHosted by Nick RoachoStories by Zayna Quraishi , Nick Roacho, Abby Timm and Maeve Keeley.Music by Boxout

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05:05

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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2025/04/23

The Department of Education will resume involuntary federal student loan repayments, the University responds to the changing DEI landscape, International Dark Sky Week starts this week and road closures will go into effect in the CU area starting tomorrow.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Sean Farnsley, Abby Timm, Faith Routley and Brandi RomanMusic by Boxout

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04:58

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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2025/04/22

Pope Francis dead at 88, Protest at Alma Statue, EbertFest begins tomorrow and Champaign Central Maroons host Richwood KnightsHosted by Nick RoachoStories by Faith Routley, Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, and Maeve KeeleyMusic by Boxout

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03:53

Monday, April 21, 2025

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2025/04/21

Urbana protests against President Trump, Professor sues Turning Point USA, and Circular Fashion Expo clothing collection to begin soonHosted by Nick RoachoStories by Faith Routley, Nick Roacho, and Amelia BensonMusic by Boxout

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04:37

Friday, April 18, 2025

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2025/04/18

This weeks World News Roundup, Boneyard Creek Community Day recap and Illinois Vintage FestHosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Outbox

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04:14

Thursday, April 17, 2025

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2025/04/17

A state bill is passed, the University files a lawsuit against the federal government, University AI researchers try to keep students healthy and the women's gymnastics coach is not extended.

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05:02

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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2025/04/16

The DCEO expands the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, an Illinois Senate bill declaring cannabis odor no longer cause to search a vehicle without a warrant passes, the Champaign School Board reschedules their meeting, the Hotel Royer reopens in Urbana and the 2026 Illini football season will see a number of freshman linebackers.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Abby Timm, Brandi Roman, Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Maeve KeeleyMusic by Boxout

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