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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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03:35

December 27, 2022

WPGU News ·

2022/12/27

Dr. Bennett appointed as senator, Pritzker signs REV Act amendments, IL population shrunk, census shows, CU offers tree collection and Illini men's basketball drops from AP 25. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth and Jacob Shumaker.Music by Boxout.

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03:24

December 23, 2022

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2022/12/23

Illinois judge to rule on elimination of cash bail, two candidates seek late Senator Scott Bennett's vacancy, enrollment increases in Illinois public colleges and Fighting Illini women's basketball versus Florida Atlantic.Stories by Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini and Elissa EatonHosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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04:05

December 22, 2022

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2022/12/22

Champaign county organizations prepare to help families find shelter during winter storm, a new mentoring program is set to address gun violence in Champaign, Illinois receives a $250 million grant to expand internet capability, and french player Zacharie Perrin joins the Illini men’s basketball team.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, and Jacob ShumakerMusic by Boxout

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03:24

December 21, 2022

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2022/12/21

The State Senate Committee held their third hearing on the Protect Illinois Communities Act, package thefts on campus increase, Illinois football coach Bret Bielema extends his contract through 2028 and more. Hosted by Josie AlamedaStories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlyn Devitt, Bekah Douglas and Josie AlamedaMusic by Boxout

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05:40

December 20, 2022

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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

WPGU News ·

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

WPGU News ·

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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