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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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03:19

June 10, 2022

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2022/06/10

U of I SHIELD program releases releases COVID findings, U of I graduate student advances to NCAA Track and Field Championship, Centennial Plaza groundbreaking ceremony and more.Stories by Lazlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Emily CrawfordHosted by Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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03:57

June 9, 2022

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2022/06/09

Higher education bills signed, UI partners with nonprofit to decrease student debt, residents invited to help build park, and senior earns All-American honors. Hosted by Nathalie MurilloStories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Hannah Lonergan, and Avery Bowen.Music by Boxout

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04:01

June 8, 2022

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2022/06/08

Free summer meals for children in Urbana, Urbana City Council votes to keep police in schools, Illinois DCFS housing children in juvenile centers, MTD fall service changes and Fighting Illini Hall of Fame. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Nathalie Murillo, Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Daniel Villarreal and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

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03:55

June 7, 2022

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2022/06/07

Pritzker signs bills to expand expressway cameras, Illinois names official state rock, the Atkins Golf Center was renovated, and Ty Rodgers is competing in the U18 Championship. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Hannah Lonergan, Anulika Ochuba, Emily Richie, and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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03:10

June 6, 2022

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2022/06/06

A program helps Midwestern farmers to maintain environmentally responsible practices, a Champaign native competes on Jeopardy, the Champaign Park District is set to celebrate Juneteenth in person, and Champaign city employees wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Sidney Malone, Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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04:07

June 3, 2022

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2022/06/03

University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations names next Dean, U of I's YWCA hosts digital skills training, Illinois minors no longer need parental consent to an abortion, Illinois marijuana regulators have awarded 48 more craft growing licenses and more.Stories by Jackson Janes, Josie Alameda, Avery Bowen, Anulika Ochuba and Madison HolcombHosted by Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:24

June 2, 2022

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2022/06/02

The IDNR lifts bird feeder and bath recommendations, a new law gives $700 million to nursing homes, Illinois residents are eligible to receive settlement money from the Google lawsuit, a new law waives school fees for low-income military families, and Senator Durbin speaks on gun control.Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Hannah Lonergan, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen, and Emily CrawfordMusic by Boxout

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03:15

June 1, 2022

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2022/06/01

Urbana schools offer COVID-19 testing, new law assists with surprise medical costs, mosquitos with West Nile virus found in IL, and IL bill teaches safe firearm storage in schools.Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Tara Mobasher, Daniel Villarreal, Jackie Barbra, and Emily Richie. Music by Boxout

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03:59

May 31, 2022

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2022/05/31

15 Illinois counties reach high COVID-19 transmission levels, Champaign is asking for public feedback on funds, a local church is giving back, and Illini baseball played their final game of the season.Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Anulika Ochuba, Madison Holcomb, Hannah Lonergan, and Emily RichieMusic by Boxout

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02:37

May 30, 2022

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2022/05/30

A court order halting the issuing of cannabis licenses is lifted in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health warns of rabid bats, the Summer Soul Festival kicks off in Champaign, and a player from Baylor University commits to University of Illinois basketball. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Emily Crawford, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, and Madison Holcomb.Music by Boxout.

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03:33

May 27, 2022

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2022/05/27

Illinois task force hosts hearing on trauma, racism and mental health, additional cases of Hepatitis in children were found in Illinois, Governor Pritzker signs two new mental health bills into law and more.Stories by Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford and Josie AlamedaHosted by Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:21

May 26, 2022

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2022/05/26

Illinois officials respond to the Texas school massacre, cannabis licenses in Illinois may be restored, salmonella causes a Jif peanut butter recall, Kickapoo Rail Trail receives state honor, and Champaign police launch a new safety program. Hosted by Madison Holcomb.Stories by Madison Holcomb, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Laszlo Toth, and Josie Alameda. Music by Boxout.

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03:50

May 25, 2022

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2022/05/25

Lawsuit claims Snapchat breaks Illinois law, IDPH will notify positive COVID-19 cases via text, Planned Parenthood Illinois will provide abortion drugs through mail, summer movies on the quad, and Fighting Illini Baseball headed to Big Ten Tournament. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Madison Holcomb, and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout

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03:01

May 24, 2022

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2022/05/24

High COVID-19 transmission in Champaign County, Illinois Tollway dismissing fines for low-income residents, Illinois population undercounted in 2020 Census and more. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Laszlo Toth, Anulika Ochuba, Avery Bowen and Emily Crawford.Music by Boxout

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03:25

May 23, 2022

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2022/05/23

Governor Pritzker signs tax relief legislation, the CDC approves booster shots for children, Champaign roads receive new pavement, Kofi Cockburn participates in the NBA Combine, and University of Illinois softball loses to Missouri State.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Daniel Villareal, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Jackson Janes and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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03:22

May 20, 2022

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2022/05/20

Illinois bans ghost guns, early voting for the Illinois primary elections begins, Urbana school board votes to keep resource officer agreement and more.Hosted by Tara MobasherStories by Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Anulika Ochuba and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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04:38

May 19, 2022

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2022/05/19

University of Illinois employees vote to strike in September, Illinois is working to help with the infant formula shortage, Illinois gardeners are on alert for invasive jumping worms, a mental health initiative helps farmers, and the Urbana Park District is participating in "No Mow May". Hosted by Madison Holcomb.Stories by Laszlo Toth, Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Madison Holcomb. Music by Boxout.

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03:01

May 18, 2022

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2022/05/18

Pritzker signs Jelani Day bill, program increases safety in Champaign, new law could lower college text book costs, and Champaign community builds pop-up park. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealContributing reporting by Daniel Villarreal, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout

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04:16

May 17, 2022

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2022/05/17

Narcan in Illinois to reduce overdoses, Champaign Ride of Silence, first CU student wins state badminton title, first Carle College of Medicine class graduates and Fighting Illini Softball in NCAA tournament. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealReporting contributed by Madison Holcomb, Nathalie Murillo, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout

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03:29

May 16, 2022

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2022/05/16

Scientists photograph the black hole at the center of our galaxy, a law works to mitigate threats to school safety, the Champaign County History Museum celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, and the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District reduces its service for the summer.Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Sidney Malone, Madison Holcomb, Tara Mobasher, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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