WPGU News

The U of I encampment continues. Jewish students gather at the Alma Matter. Gas Prices trend downward in Champaign. Marathon participant saved during cardiac arrest. Illinois proposes a bill to eliminate "junk fees".

Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova

Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music by: Boxout

U of I Jewish communities respond to encampment, Race Weekend returns to Champaign-Urbana, volunteers clear 23,000 pounds of trash from Boneyard, Republicans push back on university funding, Illini golf finishes second at championship.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei.

Music by Boxout.

This episode covers the encampments this weekend organized by those protesting the University's investment in companies tied to Israel.

More recent updates have been added as more develops.

Hosted by Michael Sweeney

Stories by Alice Mei, Joaquin O'Malley-Macias, and Michael Sweeney

The Urbana Police Department arrested a young man, identified as Boston Brooks, for threatening terrorist acts last Monday. 

Michael Parekh, a computer science student at the University of Illinois won the top prize in Apple’s Swift Student Challenge among 50 other winners.

Illinois officially recognizes the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as their first declared tribe.

Hosted by Layli Nazarova

Stories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho and Suzette Murillo

Music by Boxout

State Senator speaks on Champaign school board, SROs return to Champaign schools after 3 years, Champaign Wine Walk returns, EIF shares Foodmobile dates in Champaign County, and Illinois banning junk fees.

Hosted by Emily Huffman.

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Alice Mei. 

Music by Boxout.

Tyler James Willaims comes to U of I. Illinois House of Representatives divided on US Military Aid. New African American History signs to be built on campus. Luke Goode enters the transfer portal.

Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Alice Mei, Joy Quezada, Shane Werner

Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias

Music by: Boxout

U of I's Office of DRES celebrates 75 years, Springfield Capitol experienced lockdown after bomb threat, wild animal ban passes Illinois house, Orlando Antigua returning to UIUC as men's basketball head coach

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Emily Huffman.

Music by Boxout.

The death of UIUC student Akul Dhawan was ruled an accident, Qdoba is returning to campus, and 5 tornadoes touched down in Western Illinois.

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Peter Derrah, and Shane Werner.

Hosted by Peter Derrah

Music by Boxout

Hansberry entered transfer portal by Peter Derrah

Big rare cicada brood coming back to Illinois by Nicolas Roacho

Illinois biometric laws are changing by Emily Huffman

University demands more funding, still by Suzette Murillo

New outdoor University fitness park by Peter Derrah

Hosted by Michael Sweeney

Music by Boxout

Japan House hosting Spring Open House, Urbana hires Barksville principle, Savoy board to vote on Curtis Road Project, and Champaign County gathers for second food summit.

Hosted by Emily Huffman

Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho.

Music by Boxout.