WPGU News

World news roundup, bobcats migrating to Central Illinois, and a new garden at Clearview farm.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Husna Hussaini

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The U of I has started training service dogs, Illinois is trying to protect banned books, FDA rules decongestant ineffective and the Champaign Park District is taking donations of old halloween costumes.

Hosted by Ashley Gilbert

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton and Husna Hussaini

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Events in Champaign honor the victims and heroes of 9/11, Willard airport undergoes storm-related repairs, and Champaign high school students locate lost graves in Saint Mary’s cemetery. 

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, and Laszlo Richard Toth

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UI releases enrollment numbers, Decatur explosion leaves several injured, senator visits CU to advise school bus seatbelts, UI holds Bike to Work Day and Crowley Pumpkins opens for the season.

Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

Stories by Madison Holcomb, Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashely Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and myself.

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A Champaign county business helps to raise money for a local family facing a devastating loss, the beginning of CU Bike Month comes with pushes for extra precautions, and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to Kansas.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Ashley Gilbert.

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Sheriff reminds drivers to remain cautious, Illini football plays Kansas, Illini football breaks attendance record, and LBTQ organization faces threats.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Ashley Gilbert

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Champaign Park Districts hosts African American music programs, the 2024 primary election campaigns begin and Champaign County has increased tourism and travel.

Hosted by Ashley Gilbert

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini and Ashley Gilbert

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Governor J.B Pritzker aims to grant workers’ permits to struggling immigrants, Manhood Training Camp in Urbana combats negative media influence through youth training camps, and Illini defensive back Miles Scott hailed as Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. 

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Madison Holcomb, and Elissa Eaton

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Skip-the-Line Program begins in Illinois, JCPenney holds clothing event with UI and Illinois creates task force to discuss AI.

Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Nathalie Murillo and Elissa Eaton.

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The Illini Union is set to showcase Mexican muralist pieces, a new Mexican restaurant opens in Urbana, and a proposal for the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District to pay a fee for stops at Marketplace Mall is rejected.

Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Ashley Gilbert, and Laszlo Richard Toth.

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