WPGU News

Pope Francis dead at 88, Protest at Alma Statue, EbertFest begins tomorrow and Champaign Central Maroons host Richwood Knights

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Faith Routley, Sean Farnsley, Peter Hanson, and Maeve Keeley

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Urbana protests against President Trump, Professor sues Turning Point USA, and Circular Fashion Expo clothing collection to begin soon

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Faith Routley, Nick Roacho, and Amelia Benson

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This weeks World News Roundup, Boneyard Creek Community Day recap and Illinois Vintage Fest

Hosted by Amelia Benson

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A state bill is passed, the University files a lawsuit against the federal government, University AI researchers try to keep students healthy and the women's gymnastics coach is not extended.

The DCEO expands the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, an Illinois Senate bill declaring cannabis odor no longer cause to search a vehicle without a warrant passes, the Champaign School Board reschedules their meeting, the Hotel Royer reopens in Urbana and the 2026 Illini football season will see a number of freshman linebackers.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Stories by Abby Timm, Brandi Roman, Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Maeve Keeley

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New bill protects University press affliates, UI graduate students art exhibit, Virginia Theatre opens in time for EbertFest and Women's basketball adds new transfer.

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Emily Huffman, Faith Routhley, Sean Farnsley and Maeve Keeley

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Governor JB Pritzker called to testify in DC, A state Democratic bill for HIV medications passes, Worker unions rally at Main Quad and Women's basketball adds new transfer guard.

Hosted by Nick Roacho

Stories by Abby Timm, Amelia Benson, Emily Huffman and Maeve Keeley

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Deputy News Director Abby Timm and News Correspondent Maeve Keeley present a special feature on the SSLC's Sustainapalooza event this Saturday, followed by the world news roundup

Stories by Abby Timm, Maeve Keeley and Zayna Quraishi

Hosted by Amelia Benson

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University students are having their visas revoked in the midst of a President Trump crackdown, the stock market is on the mend, Urbana's Hotel Royer is set to reopen and four campus restaurants are issued yellow food safety alerts.

Hosted by Peter Hanson.

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The NWS will not pursue a new contract with artificial intelligence company Lilt, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to boost coal production, Charlie Kirk visited the University on his American Comeback tour, and the Virginia Theater reopened in Champaign.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

Stories by Faith Routley, Abby Timm, and Emily Huffman

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