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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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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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03:59

January 18, 2023

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2023/01/18

A new COVID-19 variant is quickly spreading across the country, an abortion clinic is set to open in Champaign, an Urbana-based bus company receives an award, and UI offers Winter Week of Welcome for students. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal, Nathalie Murillo and Avery BowenMusic by Boxout

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02:33

January 17, 2023

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2023/01/17

Gas prices increase in Illinois, UI receive federal grant funding and Illini Women's Basketball win first ranked game in 22 years.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlynn Devitt and Jacob Shumaker.Music by Boxout.

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05:11

January 16, 2023

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2023/01/15

Certain Illinois sheriffs refuse to enforce the newly passed state ban on assault weapons, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosts the 2023 theater fest, Champaign-Urbana celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Spring 2023 semester at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign begins tomorrow, and the Champaign city council is set to consider giving possible emergency funding to people displaced from their apartments.Hosted By Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Mac Dudley, Elissa Eaton,

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05:02

January 13, 2023

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2023/01/13

Illinois House of Representatives sworn in, gun ban receives backlash from some sheriffs, paid sick leave passes in Illinois General Assembly, bill introduced could offer therapeutic psychedelics and Champaign-Urbana events for MLK Day. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal and Kaitlyn Devitt.Hosted by Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

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04:14

January 12, 2023

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2023/01/12

Governor Pritzker signs ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, and another bill on deck increases protections for abortions and gender-affirming care, Champaign City Council hires minority-owned firm to recruit diverse police officers, Illinois farmers can now repair John Deere farm equipment, and the Illini Men's Basketball team wins against Nebraska Cornhuskers 76 to 50.Stories by BEKAH DOUGLAS, DANIEL VILLARREAL, TARA MOBASHER, JOSIE ALAMEDA, AND JACOB SHUMAKERHosted by J. SIDNEY

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04:39

January 11, 2023

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2023/01/11

Unit 4 school board hears final proposal before school of choice vote, Illinois passes a state-wide ban on assault weapons, Tom Bennett to fill Jason Barickman's state senate spot, Illinois tracking COVID-19 levels through waste water and more.Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Josie AlamedaMusic by Boxout

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03:06

January 10, 2023

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2023/01/10

Governor J.B. Pritzker and others are inaugurated, Illinois lawmakers sign pay raise into law and the Fighting Illini take on Ohio State in women's basketball. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda and Jacob ShumakerMusic by Boxout

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04:18

January 9, 2023

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2023/01/08

The Illinois House of Representatives passes a gun regulation bill, the Illinois House of Representatives approves a pay raise for themselves, Paul Faraci is set to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Scott Bennett, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini sports update, and the University of Illinois system updates its COVID-19 requirements.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Bekah Douglas, Jacob Shumaker, Sidney Malone, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by

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04:23

January 6, 2023

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2023/01/06

Gun control activists speak in Springfield, Stacy Bennett serves as state senator, Planed Parenthood of Illinois expands tele-health access, Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on cash bail and Fighting Illini Basketball vs. Northwestern.Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villarreal and Tara MobasherHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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03:01

January 5, 2023

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2023/01/05

Illinois lawmakers look to ban assault weapons, new candidates run to replace the late Scott Bennet’s Illinois Senate seat, and Champaign county’s naming contest crowns the twin cities as “Urbana-Champaign.”Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie AlamedaMusic by Boxout

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03:35

January 4, 2023

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2023/01/04

Damar Hamlin was sent into cardiac arrest during Monday night's Bengals versus Bills game, Illini Women's Basketball gets more votes for the AP Top 25 poll, Illinois has a float in the Tournament of Roses parade and more.Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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02:45

January 3, 2022

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2023/01/03

Life expectancy rate average in Illinois, Illini play in ReliaQuest Bowl Game and Women's Basketball defeats Iowa.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb and Elissa Eaton.Music by Boxout.

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03:04

January 2, 2023

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2023/01/01

The Illinois Supreme Court puts a hold on the act to end cash bail, Carle Health and Aetna finalize their agreement, and Antonio Fenelus is named defensive backs coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Bekah Douglas, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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04:04

December 30, 2022

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2022/12/30

New laws take effect in the new year, elimination of cash bail ruled unconstitutional and new Fighting Illini Football defensive coordinator is named.Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen and Tara MobasherHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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04:06

December 29, 2022

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2022/12/29

Illinois set to increase minimum wage, an increase in gas taxes and reinstatement of grocery tax, legislation works to make prison calls more affordable, and Illini women’s basketball reaches new success.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal, and Lillie Salas.Music by Boxout

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03:15

December 28, 2022

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2022/12/28

Southwest Airlines cancelations continue, Illinois running back Chase Brown will enter the NFL draft and a unique tree recycling opportunity in Champaign.Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Mac DudleyMusic by Boxout

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