WPGU News

Illinois may qualify for tornado alley, a student highlights a Green Street mural, the state moves toward gender inclusivity, UI asks students to donate bikes, and Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins are invited to the NBA Combine.

Hosted by Madison Holcomb

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Claire Podlesak, Owen Henderson, Laszlo Richard Toth and Tara Mobasher

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New administration will join two Champaign County high schools, a community meeting addresses gun violence in Champaign, Fighting Illini Athletics announce the 2023 Hall of Fame, University of Illinois recieves $8 million dollars for AI research, Urbana starts construction for its new health center.

Hosted by Elissa Eaton

Stories by Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert and Avery Bowen

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New law bans traffic stops for rearview mirror objects, special recreation in Champaign-Urbana, U of I professor is elected to Academy of Sciences, and bird-a-thon event in Champaign county.

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas and Ashley Gilbert

Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

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IL gun ban goes back into effect, COVID-19 tracking update, IL becomes the first state to ban book banning, and UIUC hosts 'dump and run' event.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Madison Holcomb, Bekah Douglas, and Laszlo Richard Toth

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The weekly world news roundup, a free outdoor concert series, unclaimed property returns by the Illinois Treasury, and a contaminated fish warning.

Reporting by Avery Bowen, Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, and Husna Hussaini

Hosted by Owen Henderson

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COVID emergency over at the university, poultry shows returning, Japan House celebrates 25 years, and traffic patrols in the area in May.

Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert, and Owen Henderson

Edited by Husna Hussaini, Josie Alameda and Owen Henderson

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UIAA president dies, new instruments for Champaign community center, 100 days to the state fair, and Illini Men's Tennis heads to the NCAA tournament.

Stories by Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, Elissa Eaton, Bekah Douglas

Edited by Josie Alameda, Owen Henderson, and Tara Mobasher

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Rising water levels cause increased flooding in northwest Illinois, Carle Illinois College of Medicine students run free clinic in Champaign-Urbana, Centennial High School principal Scott Savage resigns after controversial altercation with student, MTD holds public hearings on bus system improvements, and dangerous dust storm on I-55 results in six fatalities. 

Hosted by Husna Hussaini

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

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Federal judge blocks IL assault weapons ban, former Illini football players drafted for NFL, and COVID-19 IL update.

Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt

Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn Devitt

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The weekly world news roundup, a housing renovation project gets funding, the UIUC Film Festival, and the Illinois Half Marathon.

Reporting by Bekah Douglas, Ashley Gilbert, Avery Bowen, and Elissa Eaton

Hosted by Owen Henderson

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