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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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02:39

August 4, 2022

WPGU News ·

2022/08/04

UIPD holds National Night Out, tire collection event in Champaign and Urbana, Bull wins silver at Commonwealth.Hosted by Nathalie MurilloStories by Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Hannah LonerganMusic by Boxout

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02:50

August 3, 2022

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2022/08/03

Monkeypox virus declared public health emergency in IL, honorary street name program proposed in Urbana and deadline for artwork submissions for MTD nears. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal and Laszlo TothMusic by Boxout

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03:07

August 2, 2022

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2022/08/02

Champaign County announces plans to stop contact tracing, the state of Illinois announces new tourism funding, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department begins a new breastfeeding supply drive.Hosted by Hannah LonerganStories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villareal, and Hannah LonerganMusic by Boxout

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03:47

August 1, 2022

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2022/07/31

The Illinois Department of Public Health responds to the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine, free COVID-19 antigen tests are offered to long term care facilities in Illinois, opioid treatment programs in Illinois will have funding allocated to them from a recent settlement, and the Pygmalion festival announces its 2022 lineup. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackie Barba, Daniel Villareal, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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03:13

July 29, 2022

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2022/07/29

Champaign nonprofits tackle gun violence, Champaign hosts unity events, Champaign Fire Department recruits new firefighters.Hosted by Tara MobasherStories by Avery Bowen, Emily Richie and Tara MobaserMusic by Boxout

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02:35

July 28, 2022

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2022/07/28

Second case of Monkeypox found in Champaign, Ameren offering payment relief, and city council votes for building proposal. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Hannah Lonergan, Daniel Villarreal, and Laszlo Toth. Music by Boxout.

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03:48

July 27, 2022

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2022/07/27

New fall COVID-19 guidelines at UIUC, Champaign police enforcing safer driving, Chicago officials bid for 2024 Democratic National Convention and new Fighting Illini Track and Field Director is hired. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Madison HolcombMusic by Boxout

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03:14

July 26, 2022

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2022/07/26

Governor Pritzker announces a rise in revenue from cannabis sales in Illinois, COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise, and the American Red Cross hosts a blood drive in Champaign.Hosted by Hannah LonerganStories by Emily Richie, Madison Holcomb, and Hannah LonerganMusic by Boxout

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03:13

July 25, 2022

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2022/07/25

Cannabis dispensary licenses are issued in Illinois, a plasma donation center may be opening in Champaign Urbana, Illinois drivers have until December 1st to renew their IDs, and the University of Illinois plans to hire hundreds on new faculty. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Jackie Barba, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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03:58

July 22, 2022

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2022/07/22

Illini get drafted, Champaign County holds law enforcement training exercise, the Krannert Center for Performing Arts releases artists for 2022-2023 season and more.Hosted by Tara MobasherStories by Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher and Avery BowenMusic by Boxout

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03:06

July 21, 2022

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2022/07/21

Illinois holding school supply tax holiday, Carvana banned from selling cars in Illinois, DIA surpassed fundraising goal and Olczyk leaving Blackhawks. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Laszlo Toth, Emily Crawford, Hannah Lonergan and Emily Richie.Music by Boxout.

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03:41

July 20, 2022

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2022/07/20

Governor Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19, Illinois State Police implements new FOID card rule, Urbana considers federal housing grant, and new director of UIUC's iSEE is named. Stories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb and Avery Bowen. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealMusic by Boxout

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04:03

July 19, 2022

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2022/07/19

COVID-19 transmission levels are on the rise, truckers voice concerns over new regulations, a University of Illinois football player hosts a free program for local youth, and the University of Illinois football team announces its Big Ten media day representatives.Hosted by Hannah LonerganStories by Madison Holcomb, Hannah Lonergan, Laszlo Toth, and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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03:41

July 18, 2022

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2022/07/17

The National Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline gets a new phone number, Illinois residents receive texts from scammers claiming to be from the DMV, new gun legislation is filed in Illinois, and the University of Illinois completes a fundraising campaign. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Daniel Villareal, Anulika Ochuba, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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03:01

July 15, 2022

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2022/07/15

Pritzker alters COVID mandates, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin partners with Illinois and Cycle Across Illinois begins today.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Madison Holcomb, Avery Bowen and Emily Richie.Music by Boxout.

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02:54

July 14, 2022

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2022/07/14

Ban on assault weapons gains mixed support, Champaign reports reduction in shootings and new director of public health named.Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Emily Crawford, Hannah Lonergan and Avery Bowen.Music by Boxout.

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03:48

July 13, 2022

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2022/07/13

"Parents rights" group seeks to opt students out of sex ed, Urbana moves to expand jail, Monkeypox detected in Champaign, new COVID-19 BA.2 variant spreading through Illinois, and gas prices on the decline in Illinois.Hosted by J. Sidney MaloneStories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Jackson Janes, Nathalie Murillo, and Laszlo TothMusic by Boxout

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05:09

July 12, 2022

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2022/07/12

Illinois shows improvement in COVID-19 transmission, gases prices face a historic rise, state Sheriffs respond to a new executive order, the University of Illinois invests to help fight crime, and Illinois women's basketball will travel to Pittsburg to face a new opponent.Hosted by Hannah LonerganStories by Hannah Lonergan, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Richie, Nathalie Murillo and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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02:48

July 11, 2022

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2022/07/11

A new bill aims to prevent minors who may pose a threat to themselves or others from obtaining a FOID card, an Urbana jail is closing, and the Chicago Bears plan to relocate to the suburbs. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Madison Holcomb, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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03:23

July 8, 2022

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2022/07/08

First Black IL Supreme Court justice, Pritzker extends inmate transfer order, Streetfest in Champaign, and Mike Turk let go. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb and Jackson Janes.Music by Boxout.

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