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WPGU News episodes

  • May 25, 2023

    UI grads launch a new business app, Crystal Lake Park acquatic center announces its reopening, PBS News livestreams from the Quad, and a new Centennial High School principal has been announced.

    Hosted by Madison Holcomb

    Stories by Madison Holcomb and Kaitlyn Devitt

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • May 24, 2023

    Illinois Sustainable Gardening Bill, sexual abuse Illinois Catholic Churches and Alanis Morisette added to Grandstand Lineup.

    Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

    Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt and Husna Hussaini.

    Music by Boxout.

    3 min
  • May 23, 2023

    Decatur to sell gasoline to boaters starting this Friday, new anti-violence program in Decatur seeks to mentor young men, and Illinois democrats extend negotiations on state budget.

    Hosted by Husna Hussaini

    Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Emily Richie, and Kaitlyn Devitt

    Music by Boxout


    3 min
  • May 22nd, 2023

    Urbana school districts offer free breakfast for the summer, The Blue Collar Jobs Act was reinstated in Illinois with the hopes of promoting more jobs and Canadian wildfires affect air quality in Illinois.

    3 min
  • May 19, 2023

    A new airport is one step closer to construction in Peotone, wildfires blaze across Canada, and the Fighting Illini Men's Golf team are headed to yet another NCAA tournament.

    Hosted by Hannah Lonergan

    Music by Boxout

    3 min
  • May 18, 2023

    Supreme Court denies Illinois gun ban block, Illinois House passed over 10 bills, Champaign farmer's market reopens and Spurlock museum upgrading gallery.

    Hosted by Nathalie Murillo.

    Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt and Ashely Gilbert.

    Music by Boxout.

    3 min
  • May 17, 2023

    University of Illinois police investigate a furniture bonfire, former Champaign Deputy Chief of Police may become director of Champaign's police academy, five Illini softball players earned CSC honors.

    Hosted by Elissa Eaton

    Stories by Lillie Salas, Elissa Eaton and Ashley Gilbert

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • May 16, 2023

    MTD unveils Juneteenth exhibit, new bill reduces epipen cost, Fighting Illini basketball player named USA AmeriCup finalist, and Altgeld Hall’s chime recordings for sale

    Hosted by Husna Hussaini

    Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Emily Richie

    Music by Boxout


    4 min
  • May 15, 2023

    COVID-19 is no longer considered an emergency in Illinois, a University of Illinois Track and Field athlete wins bronze at a Big Ten conference, Champaign accepts a grant for public safety, and Benjamin Lough is named Dean Designate of the University of Illinois School of Social Work.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

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

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • May 12, 2023

    This week's top international headlines, Justice Barrett may rule on Illinois' assault weapons ban, Governor Pritzker signs COVID-19 disability benefits bill, and University of Illinois' Commencement Weekend.

    Stories by Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas, Avery Bowen and Husna Hussaini

    Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

    Music by Boxout

    5 min

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