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Parkland College automotive collaboration, a sendoff for the US penny, upcoming football preview and Carle Convenient Care updates.

Stories by Grace Avila, Joshua Applebaum and Xiao Lin Luo.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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This Friday's episode of WPGU news brings you this week's World News Roundup deep dive into Sudan's Civil War, alongside information on approved votes from The University of Illinois Board of Trustees, and this weekend's local events, including Cranksgiving, the Empowering Black and Brown Women Healing Walk, and the Champaign-Urbana Black Authors Book Fair.

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Gavin Westlake, Grace Avila, and Sean Farnsley.

Hosted by Adam Edwards.

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President Donald Trump signs bill ending the government shutdown, Champaign food drive follow-up, Beckman Cafe reopening, University researchers converting food waste to fuel, Candlestick Lane shutting down and Midwest Yiddish Fest preview.

Stories by Grace Avila, Sophie Vansaghi, Gavin Westlake, Faith Routely and Adam Edwards.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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DEI updates, Illinois basketball highlights and gas prices.

Stories by Grace Avila, Adam Edwards and Faith Routley.

Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.

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Snow Removal Ordinance, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's Speaker Event, Parkland College Food Drives and Senate Candidate Brian Maxwell Interview.

Stories by Sean Farnsley, Vinnie Magsombol and Kennedy Caldwell.

Hosted by Gavin Westlake.

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Veteran's Day Community Events, Salvation Army of Champaign, SNAP-Ed Drive, Urbana Task Force, and Tompone's Closing.

Stories by Gavin Westlake, Qyler Bowie, and Grace Avila.

Hosted by OIivia Rebellón.

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The CU International Film Festival coverage, upcoming "Anastasia" preview, a look at Illini men's basketball and Royal Donut opening.

Stories by Grace Avila, Audrey Sturwold, Vinnie Magsombol and Sophie Vansaghi.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor, SNAP Benefit Cuts, Belgium Airport Drones, IMBC Fall Showcase, Let’s Read CU Book Swap, ISM Cabaret, Champaign Challenger Tennis Tournament, and Healthy Champaign County Directory.

Stories by Olivia Rebellón, Sadie Parkinson, Qyler Bowie, Joshua Applebaum, and Sean Farnsley.

Hosted by Kennedy Caldwell

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United Way of Champaign County SNAP Program, Hannah Juanita Interview, CU International Film Fest and Scratching Post Guided Cat Meditation.

Stories by Adam Edwards, Gabby Osho, Gavin Westlake and Grace Avila.

Hosted by Gavin Westlake.

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Winter clothing drive, Courage Connection Donations Drive Thru, Chicago Symphony Orchestra review and "A View from the Bridge" preview.

Stories by Adam Edwards, Xiao Lin Luo, Wilson Nichols and Sophie Vansaghi.

Hosted by Dane Markos.

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Mayor DeShawn Williams' social media statement, newly appointed Champaign Fire Chief and Champaign City Council meeting coverage.

Stories by Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie and Gavin Westlake.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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DSC Tree of Hope Fundraising Starting, Youth Theater performance of "Alice in Wonderland Junior", Freedom Coalition performing at Krannert Center, Illinois Woman's Volleyball Upcoming Game Against Nebraska

Stories by Gavin Westlake, Faith Routley and Joshua Applebaum

Hosted by JJ Grichnik-Parsons.

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City of Urbana's Pumpkin Smash, Champaign-Urbana's Spinners and Weavers Guild Show and Sale, Illinois Men's Basketball team's first game of the season.

Stories by Qyler Bowie, Kennedy Caldwell and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Uma Teh.

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This Tuesday's broadcast of WPGU News brings listeners an update on the status of SNAP funding, information on Gallery Art Bar's Latin Social Dance Night, The Urbana Free Library's monthly craft happy hour, and a new cafe opening in Downtown Champaign.

Stories by Grace Avila, Katie Whilite, and Faith Routley.

Hosted by Adam Edwards

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Books to Prisoners fall sale, Winter Farmers Market kicks off, CSO At Krannert, Illinois Volleyball's close loss, Illinois Football dominates Rutgers.

Stories by Gavin Westlake, Vinnie Magsombol, Kennedy Caldwell and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Sadie Parkinson

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SNAP benefit updates, the University's Big 10 blood drive competition, this week's world news roundup, Illinois men's basketball preview and high school football updates.

Stories by Sean Farnsley, Sadie Parkinson, Zayna Quraishi, Elliot Casey and Adam Edwards.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Illinois House of Representatives veto session, The Literary offers free meals to SNAP recipients, U-C Books to Prisoners Benefit Book Sale, Dad's Weekend Activities continue, Illinoise vs. Rutgers Preview.

Stories by Sean Farnsley, Gavin Westlake, Sophie Vansaghi and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Uma Teh.

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Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy preview, official CU trick-or-treating hours, upcoming Dad's Weekend activities and City of Champaign study session coverage.

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Grace Avila, Qyler Bowie and Sean Farnsley.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Illinois Wind Symphony review, Spooky Skate at the University Ice Arena, Community Development Commission meeting recap and Illinois women's basketball preview.

CU Scratching Post Cat Day and Trivia Night Preview, 4-H Club Livestock Competition, and Donating to Books 2 Prisoners.

Stories by Gavin Westlake, Kennedy Caldwell, and Xiao Lin Luo.

Hosted by Olivia Rebellón.

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Newman Hall dining updates, Haunts and Legends Tour, Urbana City Council and The Play that Goes Wrong.

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Faith Routley, Sean Farnsley and Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.

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The Illinois Marching Band Championships and Illinois housing grant funding.

Stories by Vinnie Magsombol and Sean Farnsley.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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CU Pride Festival, Independent Media Center's 25th Anniversary celebration, the University's Film Score Orchestra's performance and Illinois Wind Symphony Orchestra performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Stories by Sean Farnsley, Kennedy Caldwell and Faith Routley.

Hosted by Uma Teh.

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CU's Pride fest Preview, today's world news roundup and Illinois football preview.

Stories by Faith Routley, Zayna Quraishi and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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ICE sighting in Urbana, Illinois Marching Band Chamionships in Champaign, Film Score Orchestra performance and Champaign-Urbana Independent Media Center 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Stories by Anna Ceja, Vinnie Magsombol and Gavin Westlake.

Hosted by Uma Teh.

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Savory Recreation Center Fall Carnival preview, the transition from Market in the Square to the Winter Market, the Virginia Theater's upcoming "Rocky Horror Picture Show" shadowcast, Uniting Pride's Trans Film Fest coverage and high school sports.

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Grace Avila, JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Gavin Westlake, and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Day of the Dead candle decorating, Big Time Rush tickets go on sale, "Fade" opens at the Station Theatre and Flannel Fest returns.

Stories by Sean Farnsley, Sophie Vansaghi, Elliot Casey and Mack Jones

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi

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The Tina Turner Musical, State-based health insurance, The Literary: Jennifer Hayes, Dining Hall Violations and laser shows.

Stories by Vinnie Magsombol, Mack Jones, Sean Farnsley, Sophie Vansaghi and Grace Avila.

Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.

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Diwali on the Quad, Amazon Web Services Outages and Traveling Holocaust Museum.

Stories by Sean Farnsley and Grace Avila.

Hosted by Sophie Vansaghi.

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No Kings Protest in Champaign-Urbana, Human Rights in Action Conference, Pocketfest 2025, TINA Musical, and Illini Basketball Win.

Stories by Wilson Nichols, Sophie Vansaghi, Gavin Westlake, Vinnie Magsombol, and Kennedy Caldwell.

Hosted by Sadie Parkinson.

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Ameren gas rate increase coverage, Herbie Handcock performance review, the annual Halloween Costume Parade, today's world news roundup and Illinois Men's basketball preview.

Stories by Abby Timm, Mack Jones, Gavin Westlake, Zayna Quraishi, and Kennedy Caldwell.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 16th Annual Disability Resource Expo, No Kings Protest tomorrow, Ship Wrek at the Canopy Club and Pocketfest debut tomorrow.

Stories by Sofía Boddy, Grace Avila, Wilson Nichols, Elliot Casey and Gavin Westlake.

Hosted by Dane Markos.

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Artist Town Hall Recap, and Operation Christmas Child preview.

Stories by Gavin Westlake and Faith Routley.

Hosted by Olivia Rebellón

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Heartland Mini Hoofs at Grainger Library, The Caffeine RX opening, University women's volleyball previews and updates on high school football.

Stories by Qyler Bowie, Sofía Boddy, and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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Funding cuts, students in the National Guard, Avatar: The Last Airbender concert review, and Illini Women's Soccer preview.

Stories by Avery Patterson, Qyler Bowie, Olivia Rebellon and Joshua Applebaum.

Hosted by Qyler Bowie.

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The Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival starts today, Herbie Hancock performs at the Krannert Center tomorrow, The Temptations and The Four Tops performs at the State Farm Center tomorrow, the Great Benjamins Circus starts tomorrow at the Champaign County Fairgrounds, and Pride Fest starts tomorrow.

Stories by Faith Routley, Mack Jones, Maci Long, Grace Avila and Qyler Bowie.

Hosted by Zayna Quraishi.

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Haypenny Market coming to Champaign, miniature horses to visit Grainger Engineering Library, Halloween Funfest tomorrow and Sofia Isella in concert.

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Maci Long, Faith Routley and Gavin Westlake.

Hosted by Wilson Nichols, JJ Grichnik-Parsons, Sofía Boddy and Dane Markos.

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Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan sentenced to prison, the University's soccer team begins their season, Illinois softball team competes in the Orange and Blue World Series, the University's Black Chorus's annual fall performance, the Illinois Wind Orchestra and Hindsley Symphonic Band performance and Avatar: The Last Airbender Live in Concert Tour at State Farm Center.

Stories by Qyler Bowie, Sofia Boddy, Joshua Applebaum, Katie Willhite and Vinnie Magsombol.

Hosted by Uma Teh.

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October Dance review, Small Press Fest expo, Future's So Bright 5K recap, Nikki Budzinski roundtable recap, The University soccer coverage and Master Chef All-Stars competition preview.

Stories by Sophie Vansaghi, Sean Farnsley, Sadie Parkinson, Elliot Casey, and Xiao Lin Luo.

Hosted by Grace Avila.

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World News Roundup, Nobel Prize Winning Alumni, City Council Study Sessions, Scratching Post Movie Nights, Ohio State Football Preview, and Arboretum Tree Walk

Stories by Zayna Quraishi, Sadie Parkinson, Sean Farnsley, Gavin Westlake, Joshua Applebaum, and Grace Avila

Hosted by Gavin Westlake

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