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WPGU News episodes

  • Friday Morning, August 28, 2026

    Today's broadcast features coverage on this weekends weather, Krannert Center Costume and Prop Sale, 217 Flea Night Market and Illini Vintage Fest.

    Stories by Madyson Magnus, Qyler Bowie, JJ Grichnik-Parsons and Landrie Abercrombie.

    Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.

    Music by Neo Martin.

    4 min
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026

    This episode features an upcoming Volleyball game, Caterpillar Incorporated Sponsorship, West Nile Virus, MTD Meeting, and Pro Bowl Ending.

    Stories by Landrie Abercrombie, Taylor Casey, Philip Obazuaye, Madyson Magnus, and Adam Edwards.

    Hosted by Taylor Casey.

    Music by Neo Martin.

    6 min
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026

    Today's episode of WPGU News covers construction projects in C-U, new Big Ten football rules, Illinois women's soccer and a new exhibition at Krannert Art Museum.

    Stories by Ben Tuxhorn, Adam Edwards, Vinnie Magsombol and Tristan Starzec.

    Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.

    Music by Neo Martin.

    5 min
  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026

    Update on Carol Ammons and Aaron Ammons trials, Urbana City Council meeting and Mayor Williams statement on closed Sunnycrest Walgreens.

    Stories by Evelyn Westlake, Philip Obazuaye and Abby Timm.

    Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.

    Music by Neo Martin

    4 min
  • Monday, August 24, 2026

    Weather for the Week, Springer Cultural Center Temporary Closure and Krannert Art Museum KAM Fest and "Rest Lab 10: Path" Exhibition

    Stories by Madyson Magnus, Audrey Sturwold and Abby Timm

    Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons

    Music by Neo Martin

    4 min
  • Friday, August 21, 2026

    Quad Day, 2026 Solidarity Hero of Champaign County project, Tacos and Arepas House opening and Dump and Run sale.

    Stories by Audrey Sturwold, Tristan Starzec, Sarang Hong and Landrie Abercrombie.

    Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.

    Music by Neo Martin

    4 min
  • Thursday, August 20, 2026

    This Thursday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the Department of Defense auditing the University of Illinois, Illinois football team captains, and new concessions at Gies Memorial Stadium.

    Stories by Faith Routley, Adam Edwards and Evelyn Westlake.

    Hosted by Adam Edwards.

    Music by Neo Martin.

    4 min
  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    This Wednesday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the Champaign City Council meeting, the Champaign School Board adding a $192 million referendum to the November ballot, a walkout by members of the Champaign County Board, a partnership between the University of Illinois Springfield and Parkland College and updated pool hours at the Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center.

    Stories by Evelyn Westlake, Adam Edwards, Philip Obazuaye and Madyson Magnus.

    Hosted by Adam Edwards.

    Music by Neo Martin.

    5 min
  • Thursday, May 7, 2026

    For the final broadcast of the Spring 2026 semester, the WPGU News team presents a broadcast full of goofs and gaffs, including:

    Finals week destress events, "local" news, a summer movie watchlist, an udderly captivating interview, the song of the summer, the Music Monetization class final performance preview and Graduate Employees' Organization bargaining coverage.

    Stories by JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Taylor Casey, Nick Roacho, Sarang Hong, Vinnie Magsombol, Gavin Westlake and Billy Bold.

    Hosted by Gavin Westlake, with segments hosted by Sarang Hong, Billy Bold, Vinnie Magsombol and Kennedy Caldwell.

    Music by Boxout.

    12 min
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026

    This Wednesday's episode of WPGU News features stories on Illinois' new deputy athletics director, summer campus hours and bus schedules, an upcoming performance by Dan Kusaya and the Chimurenga Inspiration and the return of Sound Bites.

    Stories by Grace Avila, Taylor Casey, Katie Willhite and Kelli Sliwa.

    Hosted by Adam Edwards.

    Music by Boxout

    4 min

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