WPGU News

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

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Story by Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Qyler Bowie.

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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

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Weekend Box Office Recap, "The Queen, Victoria" interview and Black Chorus concert recap.

Stories by Grace Avila, Ben Tuxhorn and Katie Willhite.

Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.

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World News Roundup, Illinois Reckless Driving Bill, U-I System opposes bill that would alter public university funding, Spring Yard Waste Collection and Women's Glee Club performance for Mom's Weekend.

Stories by Emma White, Tristan Starzec, Abby Timm, Xiao Lin Luo and Kelli Sliwa.

Hosted by Uma Teh.

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Weekend Weather, Illini Mom's Weekend, and C-U College culture.

Stories by Madyson Magnus, Qyler Bowie and Landrie Abercrombie.

Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell

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Boneyard Arts Festival preview, The Enchanted Museum preview and ICE Out Rally coverage.

Stories by Philip Obazuaye and Gavin Westlake.

Hosted by Gavin Westlake.

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This Thursday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the upcoming Engineering Open House, alongside local productions of Little Women and Mean Girls.

Stories by Sarang Hong, Maci Long and Audrey Sturwold.

Hosted by Adam Edwards.

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Champaign County police Department Employee Awards, Parkland Theater's production of "Anastasia", and Illinois Baseball and Softball Games on Friday

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Emma White and Ben Tuxhorn

Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons

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Illinois Wind Symphony, Village Roots store rebrand, Kindergarten Registration.

Stories by Vinnie Magsombol, Kelli Sliwa, and Landrie Abercrombie

Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell

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Weekend Box Office Recap, and upcoming baseball and softball games.

Stories by Grace Avila, Ben Tuxhorn and Vinnie Magsombol.

Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.

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Artemis Two conducts Moon flyby, weekly weather, Fighting Illini fell to U-Conn in Final Four and the Deedrich family advocates for National Donate Life Month.

Stories by Thomas Burgeson, Katie Willhite, Madyson Magnus, Kennedy Caldwell and Taylor Casey.

Hosted by Philip Obazuaye.

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Today's World News Roundup, local alcohol sale restrictions, NWBA National Championship and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review.

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Emma White, Katie Willhite and Nick Roacho.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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This Friday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the weather, Illinois Men's Basketball in the Final Four, the Martin Luther King March for Peace, and the 20th annual Urbana-Champaign Edible Book Festival.

by Madyson Magnus, Vinnie Magsombol, Kelli Sliwa, and Audrey Sturwold.

Hosted by Adam Edwards.

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Guitar professor's recital "Nylon 2 Steel," upcoming baseball and softball games, 911 system upgrades and electronics collection event.

Stories by Ben Tuxhorn, Xio Lin Luo, Landrie Abercrombie and Sophie Vansaghi.

Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.

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Urbana Electricity Provider updates, Global Earth Month Events, and University Women's Gymnastics updates.

Stories by JJ Grichnick-Parsons, Maci Long and Emma White.

Hosted by Uma Teh

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International Transgender Day of Visibility, Champaign's Vegan Chef Challenge, Living Stories of American Rights Exhibit, and Gene Robinson's APS Induction.

Stories by Grace Avila, Kelli Sliwa, Taylor Casey and Katie Willhite

Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell

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This Monday's episode features Road Closures and a Box Office Recap.

Stories by JJ Grichnik-Parsons and Grace Avila.

Hosted by Taylor Casey.

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Weekly Weather Update, The Ebert Symposium Preview, Crossroads of Cultures Event Recap, and a Final Four Update. 

Stories by Madyson Magnus, Philip Obazuaye, Qyler Bowie, and Vinnie Magsombol. 

Hosted by Audrey Sturwold. 

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Alcohol sale restrictions, Rapper DaBaby at Spring Jam and World News Roundup.

Stories by Gavin Westlake, Kennedy Caldwell and Olivia Rebellon.

Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.

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This Friday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the weather, Sierra Sikora, the Midwest Metaphysical Tour, CUDO Plays Grand Exhibition, and Elmo and Friends at the Virginia Theatre.

by Madyson Magnus, Kelli Sliwa, Faith Routley, Landrie Abercombie, and Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Adam Edwards.

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Granny Square EP Interview, That's What the Teen Say Workshop, and Illini Sports roundup.

Stories by Kelli Sliwa, JJ-Grichnik-Parsons, Vinnie Magsombol, and Ben Tuxhorn.

Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell

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Urbana City Council Meeting, 24-25 Illini Success Report Released, Three Italian Tenors at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and Illinois Men's Golf take first place at the Annual Duck Invitational Golf Tournament

Stories by Thomas Burgeson, Emma White, Qyler Bowie and Taylor Casey

Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons

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Road closures in the city of Champaign, a look at the Spurlock Museum and SkAI Institute's upcoming AI discussion and The Back Alley Canopy Club performance preview.

Stories by Grace Avila and Kelli Sliwa.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Weekly weather report, road closures, March Madness updates, softball preview and Urbana art updates.

Stories by Madyson Magnus, Grace Avila, Adam Edwards, Vinnie Magsombol and Abby Timm.

Hosted by Gavin Westlake.

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AgTech Week Recap, the University Philharmonia and Illini Strings review and a look at the Lucky Dog 5K.

Stories by JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Vinnie Magsombol and Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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This Friday's episode of WPGU News features stories on "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans, the Marching Illini trip to Ireland, World News Roundup and the weekend weather.

Stories by Emma White, Abby Timm, Zayna Quraishi and Madyson Magnus.

Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.

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This Thursday's episode of WPGU News features stories on students favorite places around Champaign-Urbana, Parkland College's 60th anniversary, the Improvisers Exchange Workshop, awards for Illinois men's basketball players, and a local road closure.

Stories by Qyler Bowie, Kennedy Caldwell, Emma White, Taylor Casey, Vinnie Magsombol, and Grace Avila.

Hosted by Adam Edwards and Madyson Magnus.

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Road Closure Update, Tolono Boys Basketball Team State, and Urbana School Board Meeting.

Stories by Grace Avila, Adam Edwards, and Madyson Magnus.

Hosted by Audrey Sturwold.

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Women's tennis vs. Bradley, University of Illinois Philharmonia And Illini Strings, Coffee with a Cop and Best of CU: Best local artist/band.

Stories by Mack Jones, Grace Avila and Kelli Sliwa.

Hosted by Neo Martin.

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International Women's Day, weather recap and Champaign-Urbana AgTech Week.

Stories by Kennedy Caldwell, Qyler Bowie, Madyson Magnus, and JJ Grichnik-Parsons.

Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell

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Farm Food, and National Security Act, the history of Unofficial, Women's Big Ten Basketball Tournament update and Winter Comfort Concert preview.

Stories by Abby Timm, Adam Edwards, Vinnie Magsombol and Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Gavin Westlake.

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Road closure on Monday, World News Roundup and Weather for the Weekend.

Stories by Grace Avila, Olivia Rebellón, Abby Timm and Madyson Magnus

Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons

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A message from Carl Turkey, International Women's Day Celebration, and Peter and the Starcatcher Preview.

Stories by Mack Jones and Philip Obazuaye.

Hosted by Audrey Sturwold.

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Recent road closures, Urbana's hygiene product pantry and Dance at Illinois' March Studiodance performance.

Stories by Grace Avila, Gavin Westlake and Kelli Sliwa.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Illinois Baseball Tournament Recap and Scholastic Bowl State Championships.

Stories by Madyson Magnus and Grace Avila.

Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.

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Weekly weather forecast, road closures, ICE protest coverage, 217 Flea Market coverage, Men's Basketball preview and blood moon.

Stories by Madyson Magnus, Grace Avila, JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Neo Martin, Vinnie Magsombol and Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Gavin Westlake.

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World News Roundup, Republican primary forum, Urbana vintage market, Urbana Poet Laureate applications open and weekend weather.

Stories by Zayna Quarishi, Gavin Westlake, Qyler Bowie and Neo Martin, Audrey Sturwold and Madyson Magnus.

Hosted by Leo Hogan and Thomas Burgeson

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Road closures for today (Feb 26), Illinois Men's Baseball recap, Illinois baseball First Pitch Invitational, Illinois Men's Basketball against Michigan and Illinois softball updates.

Stories by Grace Avila, Vinnie Magsombol, Madyson Magnus, Adam Edwards and Mack Jones.

Hosted by Landrie Abercrombie and Uma Teh.

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Road Closure February 27th, Champaign Central High School Principle set to resign at the end of the school year, Illini sports update

Stories by Kennedy Caldwell and Sophie Vansaghi.

Hosted by Uma Teh

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