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WPGU News episodes

  • May 5, 2022

    Children's day celebration at Japan House, More security in downtown Champaign, Gas station stickers and more

    Hosted by Anne McKeown

    Stories by Daniel Villareal, Josie Alameda, Emily Crawford, Owen Henderson.

    Music by Boxout

    It has been a pleasure to work on the news team for the last two years. I wish everyone luck in their future endeavors, I know all of you, and the station will go far!

    Best,

    Anne McKeown '22

    4 min
  • May 4, 2022

    IL lawmakers speak on Roe V. Wade, installations of automated license plate readers, Pritzker announces anti-violence funds, IL chooses not to start hockey, and new apartments on Green St.

    Hosted by Tori Gellman

    Stories by Avery Bowen, Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb, Nathalie Murillo, and Josie Alameda

    Music by Boxout

    4 min
  • May 3, 2022

    A man Colorado tests positive for avian flu, UIUC basketball tournament raised money for Ukrainian orphans, university dinning halls to celebrate Eid, and Urbana mayor appoints new fire chief.

    Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

    Stories by Laszlo Toth, Tori Gellman, Anulika Ochuba and Daniel Villarreal

    Music by Boxout

    3 min
  • May 2, 2022

    Five Illinois counties are listed as a medium-level COVID risk, Champaign county prepares to close an Urbana jail, money goes to help Illinois homeowners, the Illini Men's Golf Team win the Big Ten Conference title, and University of Illinois football players get drafted to the NFL.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Mac Dudley, Anne McKeown, Madison Holcomb, and Jackson Janes.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • April 29, 2022

    A rise in anti-Semitic attacks, the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, the Undergraduate Research Symposium, monthly block parties in Champaign, and more.

    Hosted by Owen Henderson

    Stories by Anulika Ochuba, Tara Mobasher, Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villareal, and Laszlo Toth.

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • April 28, 2022

    Champaign passes new housing initiatives, MRNA Covid boosters are available for ages 50 and up, a new teacher bill is passed and more

    Hosted by Anne McKeown

    Stories by Owen Henderson, Emily Crawford, Madison Holcomb, Josie Alameda, And Jackson Janes

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • April 27, 2022

    Severe hepatitis cases in Illinois, Secretary of State candidates approved, IL COVID-19 vaccine reminders, Carle memorial for organ donors, and Tim Killeen tests positive for COVID-19

    Hosted by Tori Gellman

    Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Josie Alameda, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, and Nathalie Murillo

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • April 26, 2022

    Ukrainian exhibits and performances at UIUC, university releases anti-phishing email tools, four Illinois counties now placed at medium risk for COVID-19, Illinois governor signs 8 bills into law, and MTD honored for reducing carbon footprint.

    Hosted by Daniel Villarreal

    Stories by Owen Henderson, Mac Dudley, Tori Gellman, Daniel Villarreal, and Madison Holcomb.

    Music by Boxout

    5 min
  • April 25, 2022

    A team of researchers develop a new technique for producing drugs, power company Ameren announces a rate increase, the Autism Program at the University of Illinois plans to continue its online summer camp for high school students, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources responds to the spread of avian influenza.

    Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth.

    Stories by Anne McKeown, Tara Mobasher, Avery Bowen, and Mac Dudley.

    Music by Boxout.

    4 min
  • April 22, 2022

    A new COVID-19 test created by UIUC professors, Spring Jam, Illinois stimulus checks, a new mural in Urbana, and more.

    Hosted by Owen Henderson

    Stories by Husna Hussaini, Anulika Ochuba, Laszlo Toth, Avery Bowen, and Mac Dudley

    Music by Boxout

    5 min

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