WPGU News

Illinois rideshare drivers rally for unionization bill, University housing construction updates, Blue Ethiopian Cuisine and Cafe grand opening preview and Illinois Track and Field updates. Stories by Abby Timm, Faith Routley, Grace Avila and Vinnie Magsombol. Hosted by Grace Avila. Music by Boxout

Urbana City Council meeting coverage and Boneyard Arts Festival call for artists. Stories by Mack Jones and Katie Willhite. Hosted by Grace Avila. Music by Boxout

2026 Winter Showcase week events, Upcoming performance of "The Sex Lives of Puppets" and a review of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Stories by Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie and Nick Roacho Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons. Music by Boxout

News you may have missed over break, including resignations, restaurant openings and more! Urbana High School Band Boosters fundraiser, Illinois Men's basktball and the new video board at Gies Memorial Stadium. Stories by Sean Farnsley, Mack Jones, Gavin Westlake, Vinnie Magsombol and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Amelia Benson. Music by Boxout

For the final broadcast of the Fall 2025 semester, the WPGU News team presents a broadcast full of festive fun, including: The World News Roundup: Holidays around the World Edition, a gift giving guide, some opinions on Christmas movies and music, exclusive interviews and more. Stories by Mack Jones, Olivia Rebellón, Faith Routley, Sophie Vansaghi, Nick Roacho, Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila, Sean Fa...

Derailed Fest, Illini Sports, Champaign Unit 4 School District meeting and the return of Dial-A-Carol. Stories by, Kelli Sliwa, Elliot Casey, Gavin Osho, and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout

Resistance Threads' Free Christmas Market, Salvation Army Give Out Refurbished Laptops, Upcoming Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Good Tidings Holiday Concert, Fighting Illini Woman's Basketball Upcoming Game Against Missouri Stories by Faith Routley, Vinnie Magsombol, Qyler Bowie and Joshua Applebaum Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons Music by Boxout.

Circular Fashion Expo Recap, Hundreds of Beavers Review, and seasonal overflow shelter. Stories by Kelli Sliwa, Grace Avila, and Gavin Westlake. Hosted by Olivia Rebellón Music by Boxout.

Computer Science Education Week, Illinois Government updates, community grants, and Illini Sports Stories by Kennedy Caldwell, Abby Timm, Grace Avila, Vinnie Magsombol, and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout.

Holiday Mimosa Sip and Shop, Edgewood Christmas Market, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 movie review, Wind Symphony review and Circular Fashion Expo preview. Stories by Faith Routley, Mack Jones, Nick Roacho, Vinnie Magsombol and Kelli Sliwa. Hosted by Grace Avila. Music by Boxout

This Friday's broadcast features the week's World News Roundup, Crisis Nursery's Children's Holiday Shop, A new store opening in Lincoln Square Mall, the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program coming to Urbana, a preview of the Illinois women's basketball conference opener against Indiana, and a look into where Illinois football stands heading into bowl season. Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Gavin Westla...

FDA lead poisoning advisory, Make the Yuletoad Gay preview, The Crow at 110 Holiday Open House and Allerton's Holiday GLOW preview. Stories by Mack Jones, Faith Routely, Grace Avila and Gavin Westlake. Hosted by Grace Avila. Music by Boxout

Illinois Women's basketball and Champaign City Council updates. Stories by Kennedy Caldwell and Gavin Westlake. Hosted by Olivia Rebellón. Music by Boxout

The Nutcracker at Krannert, Crisis Children's Fundraiser Preview, Tous le Jours Cafe, and National Cookie Day. Stories by Vinnie Magsombol, Grace Avila, Faith Routley, and Gavin Westlake. Hosted by Audrey Sturwold. Music by Boxout.

SNAP benefits update, Ameren scam warning, Derailed Fest and Illinois Wind Symphony Preview. Stories by Faith Routley, Gavin Westlake. Grace Avila and Vinnie Magsombol. Hosted by Gavin Westlake. Music by Boxout.

Santa at the Virginia Theater, Unit 4 Superintendent applications, new Champaign fire station and this weekend's football recap. Stories by Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila, Mack Jones and Joshua Applebaum. Hosted by Grace Avila. Music by Boxout

Black Friday special coverage, What your favorite Campustown Bar says about you, When is it too early for Christmas and Holiday Over-Doing Everything. Stories by Gavin Westlake, Uma Teh, Olivia Rebellón, Maci Long and Xiao Lin Luo. Hosted by Grace Avila, alongside the voices of Gavin Westlake, Uma Teh and Olivia Rebellón. Music by Boxout.

This year's Thanksgiving broadcast features comedic stories on "what is a cornucopia?", a dive into the Thanksgiving dinner table archetypes, Carl Turkey, a preview at Friday's Illinois Men's Basketball game against UConn, and the buzz on campus squirrels. Stories by Vinnie Magsombol, Wilson Nichols, Mack Jones, and Elliot Casey Hosted by Adam Edwards, alongside the voices of Grace Avila, Mack Jon...

"Wicked: For Good" review, Thanksgiving horror film ranking, and holiday gifting advice. Stories by Nick Roacho, Grace Avila, and Xiao Lin Luo. Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout

Day two of this week's Thanksgiving themed broadcasts brings you information on family friendly activities in the Champaign-Urbana area, alongside "advice" on fashion, board games, and a special "review" of "Turkey Song". Stories by Audrey Sturwold, Faith Routley, Katie Willhite, and Mack Jones Hosted by Adam Edwards, alongside the voices of Faith Routley and Mack Jones Music by Boxout

Lift the Ban coalition, Illinois Sports, and Thanksgiving world news round up. Stories by Sean Farnsley, Adam Edwards, and Zayna Quraishi Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout

A global news roundup, Illinois sports updates, and the closure of historic Champaign County church. Stories by Olivia Rebellon, Elliot Casey, and Kennedy Caldwell Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell Music by Boxout

Concerto Fest Preview, holiday fun at the Holiday Market and Festival of Trees, even more holiday fun at the Mistletoe Market, MTD delays. Stories by Faith Routley, Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila, and Mack Jones Hosted by Wilson Nichols Music by Boxout

Guido's Bar and Grill closing, LGBTQ+ resource fair and high school sports preview. Stories by Grace Avila, Mack Jones and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Grace Avila. Music by Boxout

Urbana Free Library Delivery, ISSS Thanksgiving Dinner and Elmo Live Preview. Stories by Abby Timm, Qyler Bowie, and Audrey Sturwold. Hosted by Gavin Westlake. Music by Boxout.