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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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05:26

April 12, 2022

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2022/04/12

The University of Illinois engineering open house recap, State and federal regulations on the sale of "ghost guns," Champaign Police Department markets to potential recruits, Illinois farmers to plant more soybeans than corn, and Chicago performing at State Farm Center. Hosted by Daniel VillarrealStories by Husna Hussaini, Owen Henderson, Aunlika Ochuba, Mac Dudley and Tori Gellman. Music by Boxout

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03:43

April 11, 2022

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2022/04/10

The Illinois Senate approves a budget plan, bills benefiting children with autism pass the Illinois General Assembly, the NBA regular season ends, a refugee center in Champaign welcomes people from Afghanistan, and some Illinois counties experience hightened levels of COVID-19. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Avery Bowen, Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Anne McKeown, and Laszlo Richard Toth.Music by Boxout.

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05:07

April 8, 2022

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2022/04/08

The University of Illinois celebrates Earth Month, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, the Illinois legislature debates budget proposals and tax cuts, the Illinois Marathon seeks volunteers, and more.

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04:17

April 7, 2022

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2022/04/07

Dementia training for EMTs, Unit 4 teachers vote on a contract proposal, Illinois to divest investments from Russia, Biden extends student loan freeze, and MLB Opening Day. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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03:41

April 6, 2022

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2022/04/06

Urbana resolution assisting victims of gun violence, Scott Walker at UIUC, Paid sick leave for vaccinated teachers who contract COVID-19, and two Illini gymnasts qualify for nationalsHosted by Tori GellmanStories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:10

April 5, 2022

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2022/04/05

New data on police brutality sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign, Carle Health's Mobil Market, Avian Influenza and moreHosted by Anne McKeownStories by Tori Gellman, Madison Holcomb, Daniel Villarreal, And Mac DudleyMusic by Boxout

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04:29

April 4, 2022

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2022/04/04

Champaign prepares for a possible teachers strike, electronic bikes come to Champaign Urbana, Illinois lawmakers consider scrapping qualified immunity, Illinois Democrats propose a new bill to cope with inflation, and a form University of Illinois basketball coach is inducted into the hall of fame. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Daniel Villareal, Anne McKeown, and Jackson Janes. Music by Boxout.

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05:36

April 1, 2022

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2022/04/01

Ramadan begins tonight, two UIUC students have started their own talk show, Illinois Democrats pitch Chicago as the location for the 2024 DNC, victims of violent crime lobby for more resources, and central Illinois welcomes back a local arts festival.

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05:15

March 31, 2022

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2022/03/31

District 4 teacher strike cancelled, masks no longer required in Urbana schools, Illini Moms weekend, Brad Underwood's contract extension and moreHosted by Anne McKeownStories by Daniel Villarreal, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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05:46

March 30, 2022

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2022/03/30

Secretary of State mobile unit, University phishing emails, U of I anti-seizure compound discovery, Legally Blonde at U of I, and Curbelo enters transfer portalHosted by Tori GellmanStories by Mac Dudley, Daniel Villarreal, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:29

March 29, 2022

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2022/03/29

New Illinois bills to combat the fentanyl crisis, health care workers face running out of pandemic funding, new Aquaponic towers open in Champaign, the UIS Child Protection Training Agency awarded $720k, and the Illinois Women's Tennis Team continues to to dominate.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Daniel Villarreal, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Madison Holcomb, and Tori Gellman.Music by Boxout

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03:36

March 28, 2022

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2022/03/28

Unit 4 teachers threaten strike, Mia Takekawa named All-American, the Oscars, UIUC group headed to New Orleans, and Governor Pritzker's plan to pay down state debtHosted by Laszlo Richard TothStories by Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Laszlo Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Emily CrawfordMusic by Boxout

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05:12

March 25, 2022

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2022/03/25

President Biden meets with world leaders to offer relief to Ukraine, Moderna nears requesting approval for its COVID shot for young children, the Champaign teacher's union has its last bargaining session, the Illinois legislature votes to use federal COVID relief money for the state's unemployment debt, and more.

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04:54

March 24, 2022

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2022/03/24

Finalists named for Champaign police chief, a bill lowering textbook prices is heading to the Senate floor, "Following" is premiering this weekend, Illini women's gymnasts head to Seattle, and the Cancer Center at Illinois developed a new blood test. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Madison Holcomb, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Jackson Janes, and Emily CrawfordMusic by Boxout

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05:03

March 23, 2022

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2022/03/23

Hosted by Anne McKeownStories by Madison Holcomb, Barrett Wynn, Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, And Emily Crawford.Music by Boxout

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04:06

March 22, 2022

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2022/03/22

The University of Illinois loosens COVID testing protocols, the ARC opens a new bouldering cave tonight, COVID transmission levels in Illinois reach a new low, nuclear energy plants may provide Illinois with cleaner energy, and Shauna Green is hired as the new Fighting Illini women's Basketball team coach. Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Anulika Ochuba, Daniel Villarreal, and Tori GellmanMusic by Boxout

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03:31

March 21, 2022

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2022/03/21

Illinois lawmakers push to cut ties with Russia, a lawsuit against Facebook succeeds in court, Illinois basketball loses to Houston, a new animal rescue is set to open in Champaign, and Champaign sees its first homicide of 2022. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Jane Knight, Avery Bowen, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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05:13

March 18, 2022

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2022/03/18

Champaign County jails face strain, UIUC students meet with state legislators, farmers turn to e-commerce, Illinois zoos take precautions against avian influenza, and more.

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04:50

March 17, 2022

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2022/03/17

The Senate passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, ISU approved an engineering school, ISBE announced grants to Illinois schools to support mental health, an Illinois law made changes to sports betting, and a Champaign daycare is using masks to prevent RSV among children. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Nathalie Murillo, Anne McKeown, Daniel Villarreal, Laszlo Toth, and Tara MobasherMusic by Boxout

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04:27

March 16, 2022

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2022/03/16

Governor Pritzker proposes funding for the Witness Protection Program, Mayor Lightfoot to place workers and police without their first COVID-19 vaccine dose on no-pay status, City of Urbana proposed a pilot program to support victims of gun violence, and Kofi Cockburn was named to AP's All-America First-Team. Hosted by Madison HolcombStories by Emily Crawford, Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen, and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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