WPGU News

World news roundup, IL DCFS director resigns, concern over IL scholarship program, Illini vs Nebraska preview, Wiley Elementary voted into sixth grade only. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Sophie Brown, Stephanie Orellana, Peter Derrah, and Layli Nazarova Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois’ Veterinary college hosts educational open house, a new state program funds utility bills of low-income households, Urbana receives a $250,000 grant to support asylum seekers and refugees, the Illinois Department of Public Health revamps Illinois Hospital Report Card to provide quality of health reports, and ‘Banned Books Week’ brings awareness to books that opponents re...

Champaign could have a budget deficit, Decatur seeks to help residents get houses, Illinois Women's Basketball is optimistic for this upcoming season, a free STI clinic has opened at Parkland College and Governor J.B Pritzker is looking to help migrants coming to Chicago. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Ethan Oskroba, Peter Derrah, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias and Kate Morris Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Music by B...

Illinois reacts to government shutdown aversion, Updates on Teutopolis Crash, Mercy Health offers smoking cessation classes, UI announces basketball sale date and CU announces Tick-or-Treat hours. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui, Nathalie Murillo, Nicolas Roacho and Emily Huffman. Music by Boxout.

A trash cleanup event in Champaign, a Danville estate sale, the University of Illinois Fighting Illini women's volleyball team beats the Iowa Hawkeyes, and an invasive species spotted in Illinois. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman, Adelyn Mui, and Peter Derrah. Music by Boxout.

This week’s world news roundup, U of I police introduce drones into their fleet, a walk in support of the down syndrome community planned for this Saturday, and the Fighting Illini face Purdue.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton, and Husna Hussaini Music by Boxout

Champaign sex extortion cases, Urbana fire department grant controversy, Illinois responds to end of cash bail, and C-U Oktoberfest. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, and Madison Holcomb Music by Boxout

The college of business dean is stepping down, Illinois DCFS is failing, Champaign schools are giving incentives to people for driving their kids to school and the Krannert Art Museum has a new exhibit for Japanese art.  Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Stories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Husna Hussaini, Ashley Gilbert and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois ranks 12th in public schools, the Biden administration seeks to help migrants find work, an inmate was killed at the Champaign County Jail and the new Illinois Learning Center talks about separation of church and state.  Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Laszlo Richard Toth, Madison Holcomb and Elissa Eaton Music by Boxout

The University of Illinois hosts its first zero waste tailgate event, a large drug bust in western Illinois, and female firefighters in Illinois host a training event. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth and Kaitlyn Devitt. Music by Boxout.

World news roundup, mental health report from UIUC, Fighting Illini vs FSU, and child passenger safety awareness week. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by Husna Hussaini, Laszlo Richard Toth, Elissa Eaton, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

The Illini Solar Car team debuts new revolutionary solar-powered car, concerns for safety rise after U of I student is drugged at fraternity party, Illinois counties adjust to new law eliminating cash bail, and the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends new COVID-19 booster. Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Madison Holcomb Music by...

Farmers head warnings during farm safety week, the Urbana Park District is raising money for a park renovation, MTD wants control of Willard Airport and the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator resigns.  Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Husna Hussaini and Kaitlyn Devitt. Hosted by Ashley Gilbert Music by Boxout

Illinois eliminated cash bail, UI gives resources for Voter Registration Day and UI provides free bike lights in event. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Laszlo Richard Toth, Ashley Gilbert and Nathalie Murillo. Music by Boxout.

The Illinois Fighting Illini football team loses to Penn State, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal is offering a grant to help ambulances and fire departments purchase equipment, and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank takes action to fight hunger. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Ashley Gilbert, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

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 Music by Boxout

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 Music by Boxout

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 Music by Boxout

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. Music by Boxout.

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. Music by Boxout.

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 Music by Boxout

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 Music by Boxout

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 Music by Boxout

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. Music by Boxout.

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. Music by Boxout.