WPGU News

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 Malone

Stories by Justin Malone, Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes

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C-U shootings, in-person Quad Day, last day of state fair, Hurricane Henri, and US refugee aid in Afghanistan

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Josie Alameda, Anne McKeown, Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, and Jane Knight

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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.

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 Gellman

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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 Malone

Stories by Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, Mac Dudley, Owen Henderson, and Emily Crawford

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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 Mobasher

Stories by Mac Dudley, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, Jane Knight, and Kayla Mish

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Lane closure on Kirby, vaccine lottery winners, Pritzker signs new legislation, Taliban in Kabul, and Haitian earthquake

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Justin Malone, Tara Mobasher, Emily Crawford, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson

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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.

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 Crawford

Stories by Jane Knight, Owen Henderson, Kayla Misch, Anne McKeown, and Tori Gellman

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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 Malone

Stories by Owen Henderson, Tara Mobasher, Kayla Mish, Jane Knight, and Barrett Wynn.

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