WPGU News

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,...

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

This episode includes a Cinco De Mayo celebration, Illinois Vaccination Rates, and the Christie Clinic Food Truck Rally. Stories by Taylor Casey, Abby Timm, and Vinnie Magsombol. Hosted by Taylor Casey. Music by Boxout.

This Monday's episode includes the Weekend Box Office Recap and information on upcoming shows at the Virginia Theatre and Krannert Center. Stories by Grace Avila, Emma White and Philip Obazuaye. Hosted by Thomas Burgeson. Music by Boxout

This Moday's episode of WPGU News brings listeners a weekly weather update, Active Living Week events, Mat Pat visiting campus, and an Illini Baseball update. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Maci Long, Xiao Lin Luo, and Ben Tuxhorn. Hosted by Audrey Sturwold. Music by Boxout

This episode features coverage of David Mirkovic's DJ set, May Day protest coverage and the Illinois Film Festival. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Izzy Philips, Sarang Hong and Gavin Westlake. Hosted by Gavin Westlake. Music by Boxout.

WPGU Battle of the bands, Free Comic Book Day, Weather, World News Round-up, Urbana's Market at the Square Stories by Tristan Starzec, Phillip Obazuaye, Madyson Magnus, Olivia Rebellon, and Taylor Casey Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout

This episode features the a cow escaping onto the University campus, an Urbana Community Engagement Event, Urbana Field Trip Grants, the Bluebell Festival and Illini Softball winning their final home game. Stories by Adam Edwards, Abby Timm, Maci Long and Vinnie Magsombol. Hosted by Uma Teh. Music by Boxout.

This episode features the Wesley Park Playground Redesign Meeting, Uncorked with Lyric Theatre concert, and a UIPD Officer Trial. Stories by JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Xiao Lin Luo, and Emma White. Hosted by Taylor Casey. Music by Boxout.

This Tuesday broadcast brings listeners interviews from The Oskees, a look into the 5th Mayoral Recognition Program and Illinois' softball team's next game. Stories by Kennedy Caldwell, Landrie Abercrombie and Vinnie Magsombol. Hosted by Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

This episode features a Box Office Recap, Senior Dance Review, and an update on Baseball. Stories by Grace Avila, Kelli Sliwa, and Ben Tuxhorn. Hosted by Taylor Casey. Music by Boxout.

This Monday broadcast brings listeners interviews from Spring Jam attendees, the weather for the week and information about on-air interviews happening this week. Stories by Audrey Sturwold, Madyson Magnus and Qyler Bowie. Hosted by Uma Teh. Music by Boxout.

This Friday's episode of WPGU News features this stories on this weekend's weather, World News Roundup, Salt and Light bed bug infestation, the Christie Clinic Marathon and Spring Jam. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Zayna Quraishi, Vinnie Magsombol, JJ Grichnik-Parsons and Kennedy Caldwell. Hosted by Gavin Westlake. Music by Boxout.

Earth Day Protest, Senior Dance Thesis, The City and the City Preview, Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band, and changes to Local Football Coaches. Stories by Sarang Hong, Kelli Sliwa, Emma White, Philip Obazuaye, and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Taylor Casey. Music by Boxout.

Road Closures, Champaign County Environmental Stewards partner with WasteNot for new program, Illini Strings and University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra perform spring concert tomorrow, Aidan Robinson on-air interview on WPGU 107.1 and Illinois Women's Tennis play Nebraska at Ohio State tomorrow Stories by Vinnie Magsombol, Tristan Starzec, Xiao Lin Luo, Ben Tuxhorn and Sophie Vansaghi Hoste...

Illinois State Fair Arena Event Tickets are live, Big Ten Men's Tennis bracket and Rhiannon Giddens performance preview. Stories by Adam Edwards, JJ Grichnik-Parsons and Landrie Abercrombie. Hosted by Uma Teh. Music by Boxout.

This episode of WPGU News includes the Weekend Box Office Recap, an NCAA gymnastics competition recap and Bike For Earth Day information. Stories by Grace Avila, Emma White and Katie Willhite. Hosted by Thomas Burgeson. Music by Boxout.

This Monday's episode has a weekly weather report, updates on Illinois baseball and softball, and a recap of an on-air band interview. Stories by Madison Magnus, Ben Tuxhorn, Vinnie Magsombol, and Qyler Bowie. Hosted by Thomas Burgeson. Music by Boxout.

World News Roundup, National Library Week, Earth Day for All, National Record Store Day and WPGU's birthday. Stories by Emma White, Katie Willhite, Philip Obazuaye, Thomas Burgeson and Grace Avila. Hosted by Dane Markos. Music by Boxout.

This Friday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the weather, Sustainapalooza, the Illinois Vintage Fest, Ragz Fest and the 59th anniversary of WPGU's FM debut. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Audrey Sturwold, Taylor Casey, Kennedy Caldwell and Grace Avila. Hosted by Adam Edwards. Music by Boxout

Illini Baseball Update, Ebertfest, The Fairy Tale Ball, and Jazz Fest. Stories by Ben Tuxhorn, Tristan Starzec, Kelli Sliwa, Sophie Vansaghi. Hosted by Audrey Sturwold. Music by Boxout.

Free improv comedy show for all, C-U Tango Music Festival, and Parkland College and the Giertz Gallery's 58th Annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition Stories by Sarang Hong, JJ Grishnik-Parsons and Xiao Lin Luo Hosted by Nick Roacho Music by Boxout

Tax day reminders, free lung cancer screenings for eligible Illinois residents, new water fountains in schools across Illinois and Illini softball set to play against Southeast Missouri State University Stories by Emma White, Abby Timm, Sophie Vansaghi and Vinnie Magsombol Hosted by Uma Teh Music by Boxout

This is a special News Feature about the Content Creation Lab. Story by Qyler Bowie. Hosted by Qyler Bowie. Music by Boxout.

Weekly Weather, Illini Mom's Weekend recap, and CFE Spring 2026 Fashion Show overview. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Kennedy Caldwell, and Grace Avila Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout