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Headlines from Champaign and beyond, five days a week. Hosted, written, and produced by WPGU correspondents.

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05:01

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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2025/04/15

New bill protects University press affliates, UI graduate students art exhibit, Virginia Theatre opens in time for EbertFest and Women's basketball adds new transfer. Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Emily Huffman, Faith Routhley, Sean Farnsley and Maeve KeeleyMusic by Boxout

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04:54

Monday, April 14, 2025

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2025/04/14

Governor JB Pritzker called to testify in DC, A state Democratic bill for HIV medications passes, Worker unions rally at Main Quad and Women's basketball adds new transfer guard. Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Abby Timm, Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Maeve KeeleynMusic by Boxout

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06:56

Friday, April 11, 2025

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2025/04/11

Deputy News Director Abby Timm and News Correspondent Maeve Keeley present a special feature on the SSLC's Sustainapalooza event this Saturday, followed by the world news roundupStories by Abby Timm, Maeve Keeley and Zayna QuraishiHosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Outbox

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04:38

Thursday, April 10, 2025

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2025/04/10

University students are having their visas revoked in the midst of a President Trump crackdown, the stock market is on the mend, Urbana's Hotel Royer is set to reopen and four campus restaurants are issued yellow food safety alerts.Hosted by Peter Hanson. Music by Boxout

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04:56

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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2025/04/09

The NWS will not pursue a new contract with artificial intelligence company Lilt, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to boost coal production, Charlie Kirk visited the University on his American Comeback tour, and the Virginia Theater reopened in Champaign.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Faith Routley, Abby Timm, and Emily HuffmanMusic by Boxout

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05:34

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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2025/04/08

"Hands Off" protests in Champaign, Stolen SNAP benefits, Charlie Kirk comes to UIUC, Cherry blossoms bloom at Japan House and Champaign Central HS softball team plays. Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Faith Routhley, Emily Huffman, Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, and Maeve KeeleyMusic by Boxout

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04:18

Monday, April 7, 2025

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2025/04/07

Toxic baby food awareness bill, New Champaign School District board members, UI housing policy changes and Tomislav Ivisic returns to Illini basketball. Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Sean Farnsley, Nick Roacho, Brandi Roman and Maeve KeeleyMusic by Boxout

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03:39

Friday, April 4, 2025

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2025/04/04

Pritzker signs agreement with Mexico, Engineering Open House and street closures, UC Books to Prisoners sale and Plant Fair. Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Nick Roacho, Abby Timm, Zayna Quraishi and Amelia BensonMusic by Boxout

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02:39

Thursday, April 3, 2025

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2025/04/03

Urbana mayor Diane Marlin will retire after eight years in office, the Boneyard Arts Festival begins tomorrow, and Wiz Khalifa will perform at the Canopy Club on May 21.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Nick Roacho, Amelia Benson, and Emily HuffmanMusic by Boxout

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05:42

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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2025/04/02

Trump Administration projected to cut annual funding to the University, Demonstrators rally together against the Trump administration on Saturday outside of the Champaign County Courthouse , Longest serving UI System leader Stan Ikenberry dead at 90, Registration for Champaign County’s Spring Residential Electronics Collection Event opens and The Centennial High School Track team attend meet in Bloomington.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Ian Rushing, Abby Timm, Faith Routhley and Maeve KeeleyMusic

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04:04

Monday, March 31, 2025

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2025/03/31

Illinois to defy President Trump's executive order, Champaign County's election is right around the corner, Three Illinois Men's basketball players join the transfer portal and unofficial mascot Kingfisher gets a new costume.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Abby Timm, Maeve Keeley, Nick Roacho and Faith Routhley.Music by Boxout

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03:57

Friday, March 28, 2025

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2025/03/28

Ballot question regarding property taxes, new vintage shop in Champaign, Black Dog reopening to come in Urbana and new University administrative unit."University creates new Division of Parks and Natural Spaces" by Reyanna PaulHosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Boxout

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03:50

Thursday, March 27, 2025

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2025/03/27

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker used a rare veto, a towing company employee is fired after a video of him performing an anti-semetic gesture surfaces online, new restaurants will soon open in Urbana and a local tradition returns after a hiatus.Hosted by Peter Hanson.Music by Outbox.

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03:29

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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2025/03/26

Illinois governor JB Pritzker passed a bill protecting victims of sex trafficking, Clark Park is to undergo renovations in the spring, and University students voted to adopt the kingfisher as the official mascot.Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.Stories by Maeve Keeley, Faith Routley, and Zayna Quraishi.Music by Boxout.

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02:59

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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2025/03/25

A new Illinois law requires state run facilities to offer halal and kosher food options, Japan House has begun construction on new addition and Women's basketball tournament run ends.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Emily Huffman.Music by Boxout

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04:31

Friday, March 14, 2025

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2025/03/14

World news roundup, Chancellor Jones to deliver commencement speech and soybean lab to close.Hosted by Amelia BensonMusic by Outbox

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03:01

Thursday, March 13, 2025

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2025/03/13

Three men's basketball players earned All-Big Ten honors,A University of Illinois sophomore opened a brick and mortar store on Green St.and Snoop Dogg will be headlining the Illinois State Fair.Hosted by: Michael SweeneyStories by: Peter Hanson, Amelia Benson and Nick RoachoMusic by Boxout

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02:38

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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2025/03/12

Rural Illinois faces a teacher shortage, the Illinois Environmental Environmental Protection Agency invests in water infrastructure loans, and the Social Security Administration changes its overpayment policy.Hosted by Zayna QuraishiStories by Brandi Roman, Zayna Quraishi, and Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Outbox

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04:21

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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2025/03/11

IL state police to host first all women recruitment event, Pritzker proposes school phone ban, Champaign seeking input on downtown renovations, and The Fighting Illini Men's basketball team place seventh in the final conference standings.Hosted by Nick RoachoStories by Sean Farnsley, Amelia Benson, Kaitlyn Devitt and Peter Hanson.Music by Boxout

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04:06

Friday, March 7, 2025

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2025/03/07

This week in world news, Illinois keeps classic state flag, food bank in Eastern Illinois gets extra donations and DOGE closing 6 federal buildings located in Illinois.Hosted by Amelia BensonStories by Zayna Quaraishi, Brandi Roman, Faith Routley and Dylan StrackmanMusic by Outbox

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