WPGU News

All members of the UIUC community eligible for COVID vaccination, Baylor wins the NCAA tournament, Gov JB Pritzker visits Champaign, The National Labor Relations Board determines Amazon's illegal firings and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Owen Henderson, Tori Gellman, Kalya Mish, Barrett Wynn, Jackson Janes

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Shooting in Champaign, Pritzker's voting rights bill, Russia military on Ukrainian border, upcoming poetry reading with Pulitzer winning author, and Softball and Baseball roundup

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Justin Malone, Barrett Wynn, Da Yeon Eom, and Meagan Vicens

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The University of Illinois announces plans for the fall semester, the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine proves to be effective 6 months after the second dose, Music professor Stephen Taylor composes a piece reflecting the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cubs and the Cardinals begin their regular seasons, and more.

Hosted by Emily Crawford

Stories by Meagan Vicens, Mac Dudley, Da Yeon Eom, Tori Gellman, and Jackson Janes

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Illinois expands capacity limits, Governor Pritzker announces federal funding for K-12 schools, COVID-19 cases rise throughout Illinois, Pfizer COVID vaccine trials in younger children, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Anisha Kasem, Owen Henderson, and Barrett Wynn

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Biden announces measures to combat Asian-American hate, Fourth Street closure, UIUC library and information science program ranked number one, College of Media events, and more.

Hosted by Josie Alameda

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Tori Gellman, Josie Alameda, Neshmia Malik, and Mac Dudley

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Illinois prepares for third wave of COVID-19, early voting locations open in Champaign County, Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd begins, the CDC reports new efficacy rates of COVID-19 vaccines, and Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals wrap up spring training. 

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Jane Knight, Kayla Mish, Tara Mobasher, Barrett Wynn, and Jackson Janes. 

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Weekend weather update, Target fire, voting rights bill, fear of third wave of COVID-19, "Ever Given" unblocked from Suez Canal

Hosted by Tori Gellman

Stories by Anne McKeown, Justin Malone, Reese Armstrong, Da Yeon Eom, and Kayla Mish

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President Joe Biden holds first press conference, Grainger College of Engineering hosts distinguished alumni event, barricades placed on Green Street, technology CEOs testify in Congress, and Illinois softball holds best batting average. 

Hosted by Jane Knight

Stories by Josie Alameda, Mac Dudley, Jackson Janes, Da Yeon Eom, and Meagan Vicens

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Daniel Street closure, severe storms rampage across the south, J.B. Pritzker receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a ship stuck in the Suez, and more.

Hosted by Tara Mobasher

Stories by Jane Knight, Anne McKeown, Reese Armstrong, Barrett Wynn, and Owen Henderson

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Voting for UIUC student elections closes today, Gov. Pritzker signs four bills aimed at economic equity, Evanston becomes the first city in the nation to approve reparations for Black citizens, music industry revenue jumps 7.4% in 2020 despite pandemic restrictions, and the nation reels from a mass shooting in Boulder, CO.

Hosted by Justin Malone

Stories by Mac Dudley, Tara Mobasher, Josie Alameda, Tori Gellman, and Neshmia Malik

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