WPGU News

Great Pumpkin Patch opening tomorrow, Cultura Pesa perfromance at the Krannert Center tomorrow, and Illinois Volleyball play Eastern Illinois Tomorrow.Stories by Ben Tuxhorn, Nicolas Casaccio and Vinnie MagsombolHosted by JJ Grichnik-ParsonsMusic by Neo Martin

Jazz Walk takes over Meadowbrook Park and 7th Annual Tabletop Central takes place.Stories by Philip Obazuaye and Landrie Abercrombie.Hosted by Nick Roacho.Music by Neo Martin.

World News Roundup, Illinois Legislative Inspector General resigning later this month, Illinois Football takes on duke tomorrow.Stories by Katie Willhite, Tristan Starzec and Vinnie MagsombolHosted by JJ Grichnik-ParsonsMusic by Neo Martin.

This broadcast features coverage of the Charlie Kirk Memorial Vigil and Content Creation Lab enrollment.Stories by Evelyn Westlake and Qyler Bowie.Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.Music by Neo Martin.

Today's episode features Volleyball, Meadowbrook Park Jazz Walk, 9/11 Memorial Climb, and Illinois Largest Enrollment.Stories by Abby Timm, Qyler Bowie, Vinnie Magsombol, and JJ Grichnik-Parsons.Hosted by Taylor Casey.Music by Neo Martin.

Today's broadcast features an Illini Women's Soccer Update, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Commemoration, and an upcoming Champaign-Urbana Cinema Crawl.Stories by Ben Tuxhorn, Philip Obazuaye, and Nick Roacho.Hosted by Audrey Sturwold.Music by Neo Martin.

Today's edition of WPGU News includes stories about Illinois Volleyball, Asian American Cultural Center events and Welcoming Week.Stories by Alex Tatman, Taylor Casey and Audrey Sturwold.Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.Music by Neo Martin.

This Labor Day episode of WPGU News features stories on the weather, a University of Illinois partnership with Illinois high schools, the season opener for Illinois women's golf, and area Labor Day Closures.Stories by Madyson Magnus, Vinnie Magsombol, Landrie Abercrombie and Adam Edwards.Hosted by Adam Edwards.Music by Neo Martin.

World News Roundup, Cunningham Children's Home Fund and Illini Volleyball game at McNeese State.Stories written by Katie Willhite, Thomas Burgeson and Vinnie Magsombol.Hosted by Qyler Bowie.Neo Martin.

Today's broadcast features Haypenny Market's Grand Opening, Rantoul Price Cutter Closure, and Illinois Athletics Nike Sponsorship.Stories by Xiao Lin Luo, Tristan Starzec, and Abby Timm.Hosted by Taylor Casey.Music by Neo Martin.

Today's broadcast features a preview of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Opening Night, Urbana's Night Market, and an Illini Football Update.Stories by Vinnie Magsombol, Emma White, and Taylor Casey.Hosted by Audrey Sturwold.Music by Neo Martin.

Today's episode is about road construction, an electronics collection, a college fair at Parkland and University athletics news.Stories by Grace Avila, Philip Obazuaye, Alex Tatman and Tristan Starzec.Hosted by Thomas Burgeson and Billy Bold.Music by Neo Martin.

DHS New Visa Restrictions impact University International Students, Parkland Continues partnership with Express Employment Professionals, and Illinois Volleyball wins against Syracuse.Stories by Sarang Hong, Ben Tuxhorn and Audrey Sturwold.Hosted by JJ Grichnik-ParsonsMusic by Neo Martin.

Today's broadcast features the World News Round-up and coverage of Illinois' lawsuit on the United States Postal Service.Stories by Katie Willhite and Emma White.Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.Music by Neo Martin.

Today's broadcast features coverage on this weekends weather, Krannert Center Costume and Prop Sale, 217 Flea Night Market and Illini Vintage Fest.Stories by Madyson Magnus, Qyler Bowie, JJ Grichnik-Parsons and Landrie Abercrombie.Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.Music by Neo Martin.

This episode features an upcoming Volleyball game, Caterpillar Incorporated Sponsorship, West Nile Virus, MTD Meeting, and Pro Bowl Ending.Stories by Landrie Abercrombie, Taylor Casey, Philip Obazuaye, Madyson Magnus, and Adam Edwards. Hosted by Taylor Casey. Music by Neo Martin.

Today's episode of WPGU News covers construction projects in C-U, new Big Ten football rules, Illinois women's soccer and a new exhibition at Krannert Art Museum.Stories by Ben Tuxhorn, Adam Edwards, Vinnie Magsombol and Tristan Starzec.Hosted by Thomas Burgeson.Music by Neo Martin.

Update on Carol Ammons and Aaron Ammons trials, Urbana City Council meeting and Mayor Williams statement on closed Sunnycrest Walgreens.Stories by Evelyn Westlake, Philip Obazuaye and Abby Timm.Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.Music by Neo Martin

Weather for the Week, Springer Cultural Center Temporary Closure and Krannert Art Museum KAM Fest and "Rest Lab 10: Path" ExhibitionStories by Madyson Magnus, Audrey Sturwold and Abby TimmHosted by JJ Grichnik-ParsonsMusic by Neo Martin

Quad Day, 2026 Solidarity Hero of Champaign County project, Tacos and Arepas House opening and Dump and Run sale.Stories by Audrey Sturwold, Tristan Starzec, Sarang Hong and Landrie Abercrombie.Hosted by Evelyn Westlake.Music by Neo Martin

This Thursday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the Department of Defense auditing the University of Illinois, Illinois football team captains, and new concessions at Gies Memorial Stadium.Stories by Faith Routley, Adam Edwards and Evelyn Westlake.Hosted by Adam Edwards.Music by Neo Martin.

This Wednesday's episode of WPGU News features stories on the Champaign City Council meeting, the Champaign School Board adding a $192 million referendum to the November ballot, a walkout by members of the Champaign County Board, a partnership between the University of Illinois Springfield and Parkland College and updated pool hours at the Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center.Stories by Evelyn Westlake, Adam Edwards, Philip Obazuaye and Madyson Magnus.Hosted by Adam Edwards.Music by Neo Martin.

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, Taylor Casey, Nick Roacho, Sarang Hong, Vinnie Magsombol, Gavin Westlake and Billy Bold.Hosted by Gavin Westlake, with segments hosted by Sarang Hong, Billy Bold, Vinnie Magsombol and Kennedy Caldwell.Music by Boxout.

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 SquareStories by Tristan Starzec, Phillip Obazuaye, Madyson Magnus, Olivia Rebellon, and Taylor CaseyHosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic 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 tomorrowStories by Vinnie Magsombol, Tristan Starzec, Xiao Lin Luo, Ben Tuxhorn and Sophie Vansaghi Hosted by JJ Grichnik-ParsonsMusic by Boxout

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 ExhibitionStories by Sarang Hong, JJ Grishnik-Parsons and Xiao Lin LuoHosted by Nick RoachoMusic 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 UniversityStories by Emma White, Abby Timm, Sophie Vansaghi and Vinnie MagsombolHosted by Uma TehMusic by Boxout

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

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

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.Music by Boxout

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.Music by Boxout.

Weekend Weather, Illini Mom's Weekend, and C-U College culture. Stories by Madyson Magnus, Qyler Bowie and Landrie Abercrombie.Hosted by Kennedy CaldwellMusic by Boxout