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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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05:45

August 27, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/27

A police standoff with a barricaded suspect in Champaign, new state-wide vaccine and mask mandates, suicide bombings in Kabul, the start of the Fighting Illini football season, and more.

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04:39

August 26, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/26

New laws regarding mental health coverage, Johnson and Johnson booster dose found to be effective, KAM fest running today and tomorrow, IHSA enforces mask mandate for fall sports, and more.Hosted by Emily CrawfordStories by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Anne McKeown, and Meagan VicensMusic by Boxout

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04:28

August 25, 2021

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2021/08/25

16-year-old girl shot in Champaign, U of I gives medals to crucial COVID-19 faculty, another contender for IL-13, Kathy Hochul sworn in as the first female governor of New York, and more.Hosted by Justin MaloneStories by Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Kayla Mish, and Barrett WynnMusic by Boxout

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05:07

August 24, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/24

Off-duty UIPD officer killed in drunk driving crash, Gov Pritzker visits CU, Pfizer vaccine approved, Big Ten makes COVID-19 policy, and more.Hosted by Justin MaloneStories by Justin Malone, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, and Jackson JanesMusic by Boxout

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05:28

August 23, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/23

C-U shootings, in-person Quad Day, last day of state fair, Hurricane Henri, and US refugee aid in AfghanistanHosted by Tori GellmanStories by Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, and Jane KnightMusic by Boxout

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04:49

August 20, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/20

A new instructional facility at UIUC, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Rantoul, the funeral of a Chicago police officer, the trial of R. Kelly, and more.

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04:58

August 19, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/19

Students move back into the University of Illinois, Local businesses are now eligible to apply for grants to support them in the pandemic, US Health and Medical officials announce booster shots may be available soon, Ebertfest returns to Champaign this September and more.Hosted by Emily Crawford Stories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Justin Malone, and Tori GellmanMusic by Boxout

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05:14

August 18, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/18

A shooting in Champaign, cuts to MTD coverage, JB signs ag bills, death toll in Haiti nears 2,000 following tropical storm, and more.Hosted by Justin MaloneStories by Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, and Emily CrawfordMusic by Boxout

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05:22

August 17, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/17

Welcome Week at the U of I, Illinois COVID cases rise, Governor J.B. Pritzker signs legislation protecting older Illinoisians, President Joe Biden addresses withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and more.Hosted by Tara MobasherStories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Kayla MishMusic by Boxout

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06:00

August 16, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/16

Lane closure on Kirby, vaccine lottery winners, Pritzker signs new legislation, Taliban in Kabul, and Haitian earthquakeHosted by Tori GellmanStories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Owen HendersonMusic by Boxout

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05:36

August 13, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/13

A COVID-19 update from the University of Illinois, severe weather in Champaign County, the 2020 census, gains in Afghanistan by the Taliban, and more.

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05:32

August 12, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/12

Unit Four schools resume next Thursday, Champaign County reaches a 50% vaccination rate, The 100th Anniversary of the butter cow at the Illinois State Fair, A new host for Jeopardy!, and more. Hosted by Emily CrawfordStories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Kayla Misch, Anne McKeown, and Tori GellmanMusic by Boxout

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05:25

August 11, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/11

David Palmer throws his hat in the ring for IL-13, family and medical leave legislation signed by Gov. Pritzker, Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment report, 1.2T infrastructure bill passes the Senate, and more.Hosted by Justin MaloneStories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn.Music by Boxout

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05:35

August 10, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/10

Urbana shooting, Illini Volleyball and Basketball 2021 schedules, Senate budget plan, Illinois vaccination updates, and more.Hosted by Tara MobasherStories by Tori Gellman, Justin Malone, Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, and Barrett WynnMusic by Boxout

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06:10

August 9, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/09

Road closures in C-U, weekend shooting in Urbana, masks required at Illinois state fair, Taliban surges in Afghanistan, and Tokyo Olympics come to a closeHosted by Tori GellmanStories by Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, Anne McKeown, and Justin MaloneMusic by Boxout

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05:22

August 6, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/06

Road construction in Champaign, feminine hygiene product legislation in Illinois, President Biden's climate plans, impeachment proceedings against New York's Andrew Cuomo, and more.

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05:07

August 5, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/05

Two more arsons in Champaign, mask mandate in Illinois PreK-12 schools, WHO calls for a booster shot moratorium amid widespread vaccine disparity, and updates from TokyoHosted by Justin MaloneStories by Josie Alameda, Kayla Mish, Owen Henderson, Jane Knight, and Tori GellmanMusic by Boxout

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05:23

August 4, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/04

Updates from last night's city council meeting, a shooting in Urbana leaves a woman dead, an investigation finds NY Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, updates from the Tokyo Games, and more.Hosted by Justin MaloneStories by Owen Henderson, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Tara Mobasher, and Anne McKeownMusic by Boxout

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06:07

August 3, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/03

Champaign shooting, Governor Pritzker signs executive order, COVID-19 cases rise across the country, Tokyo Olympics updates, and more.Hosted by Tara MobasherStories by Emily Crawford, Mac Dudley, Jane Knight, Tori Gellman, and Kayla MishMusic by Boxout

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06:06

August 2, 2021

WPGU News ·

2021/08/02

Multiple weekend shootings in C-U, masking requirements updated, eviction moratorium in balance, Ayo Dosunmu drafted to Chicago Bulls, and an Olympics updateHosted by Tori GellmanStories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes, and Mac DudleyMusic by Boxout

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