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

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03:37

Monday, February 2, 2026

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2026/02/02

Illini Union 85th Birthday, City of Urbana Welcome Merch, Neil Street Blues Restaurant Week review, and Urbana Poet Laureate applications Stories by Faith Routley, Grace Avila, Gavin Westlake and Kate Willhite Hosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic by Boxout

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07:48

Monday, February 2, 2026

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2026/02/02

ICE OUT walkout, UI-CON 2026, Black History Month, Analog Wine Library, Urbana Service Grant Program and Winter Farmer's Market.Stories by Audrey Sturwold, Emma White, Mack Jones, Abby Timm, JJ Grichnik-Parsons and Maci Long.Hosted by Gavin Westlake.Music by Boxout.

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06:08

Friday, January 30, 2026

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2026/01/30

ICE Out volunteer meeting, "Another Place" Exhibit opening review, Champaign Movie Makers rescheduling, the World News Roundup and Illinois vs Washington basketball recap.Stories by Gavin Westlake, Mack Jones, Faith Routley, Zayna Quraishi and Vinnie Magsombol. Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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03:43

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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2026/01/30

Vigil at Hessel Park to commemorate Alex Pretti, Renée Good and more, Champaign County election judge applications are open and Restaurant Week.Stories by Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila and Thomas Burgeson.Hosted by Uma Teh.Music by Boxout.

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03:21

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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2026/01/29

Strides Homeless Shelter fundraiser concert and the final return of Ebertfest.Stories by Gavin Westlake and Nick RoachoHosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic by Boxout

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04:47

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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2026/01/28

Another Place Exhibit Opening, Rest Lab 8: Greenspace, Journey to Freedom preview, United Airlines coming to Champaign and Illinois vs. Washington Men's Basketball preview.Stories by Faith Routley, Qyler Bowie, Maci Long, Kennedy Caldwell, and Adam Edwards.Hosted by Audrey Sturwold.Music by Boxout.

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06:46

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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2026/01/28

Champaign City council meeting, Republican State and Federal Forum, and Champaign school district fencing repairs. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila and Adam Edwards Hosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic by Boxout

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04:25

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

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2026/01/27

Champaign will see a live animal performance tomorrow at Allerton Park and Retreat, plus a theater performance with a twist at Spurlock Museum, the Illini women's basketball team will face off against the UCLA Bruins and the Urbana Park District is receiving a state grant.Stories by Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie, Vinnie Magsombol, and Gavin Westlake.Hosted by Kaitlyn DevittMusic by Boxout

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05:36

Monday, January 26, 2026

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2026/01/26

Champaign-Urbana snow removal, Champaign MTD expansion, Pritzker visits Rantoul, Illini Track and Field and "The Sex Lives of Puppets" review.Stories by Amelia Benson, Gavin Westlake, Mack Jones and Kennedy Caldwell.Hosted by Qyler Bowie.Music by Boxout.

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04:18

Friday, January 23, 2026

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2026/01/23

Upcoming winter weather conditions, Campaign County's homeless count, Parkland College student union renaming and Gene E. Robinson promotion. Stories by Grace Avila, Gavin Westlake, Mack Jones and Qyler Bowie. Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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07:08

Friday, January 23, 2026

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2026/01/23

This Friday's broadcast features the week's world news roundup, along with stories on the C-U Reparations Committee, screenings of the 2026 48-Hour Film Competition, Spring Swing 2026, and Esquire Lounge's Pineapple Fest 2026.Stories by Olivia Rebellón, Faith Routley, Gavin Westlake, Audrey Sturwold, and Grace Avila.Hosted by Adam Edwards.Music by Boxout

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04:39

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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2026/01/22

Illinois rideshare drivers rally for unionization bill, University housing construction updates, Blue Ethiopian Cuisine and Cafe grand opening preview and Illinois Track and Field updates.Stories by Abby Timm, Faith Routley, Grace Avila and Vinnie Magsombol.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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03:55

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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2026/01/21

Urbana City Council meeting coverage and Boneyard Arts Festival call for artists.Stories by Mack Jones and Katie Willhite.Hosted by Grace Avila.Music by Boxout

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03:35

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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2026/01/21

2026 Winter Showcase week events, Upcoming performance of "The Sex Lives of Puppets" and a review of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Stories by Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie and Nick RoachoHosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons.Music by Boxout

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06:44

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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2026/01/20

News you may have missed over break, including resignations, restaurant openings and more!Urbana High School Band Boosters fundraiser, Illinois Men's basktball and the new video board at Gies Memorial Stadium.Stories by Sean Farnsley, Mack Jones, Gavin Westlake, Vinnie Magsombol and Adam Edwards.Hosted by Amelia Benson.Music by Boxout

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17:22

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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2025/12/11

For the final broadcast of the Fall 2025 semester, the WPGU News team presents a broadcast full of festive fun, including:The World News Roundup: Holidays around the World Edition, a gift giving guide, some opinions on Christmas movies and music, exclusive interviews and more.Stories by Mack Jones, Olivia Rebellón, Faith Routley, Sophie Vansaghi, Nick Roacho, Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila, Sean Farnsley and Maci Long.Hosted by Amelia Benson, featuring the voices of Mack Jones, Grace Avila, Gavin

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05:15

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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2025/12/10

Derailed Fest, Illini Sports, Champaign Unit 4 School District meeting and the return of Dial-A-Carol.Stories by, Kelli Sliwa, Elliot Casey, Gavin Osho, and Adam Edwards.Hosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic by Boxout

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03:41

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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2025/12/09

Resistance Threads' Free Christmas Market, Salvation Army Give Out Refurbished Laptops, Upcoming Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Good Tidings Holiday Concert, Fighting Illini Woman's Basketball Upcoming Game Against MissouriStories by Faith Routley, Vinnie Magsombol, Qyler Bowie and Joshua ApplebaumHosted by JJ Grichnik-ParsonsMusic by Boxout.

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05:18

Monday, December 8, 2025

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2025/12/09

Circular Fashion Expo Recap, Hundreds of Beavers Review, and seasonal overflow shelter.Stories by Kelli Sliwa, Grace Avila, and Gavin Westlake.Hosted by Olivia RebellónMusic by Boxout.

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05:25

Monday, December 8, 2025

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2025/12/08

Computer Science Education Week, Illinois Government updates, community grants, and Illini SportsStories by Kennedy Caldwell, Abby Timm, Grace Avila, Vinnie Magsombol, and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic by Boxout.

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