Last week, University of Illinois students voted overwhelmingly in favor of reallocating funding from the University of Illinois Police Department budget toward other resources for students, workers, and community members.
On anti-Asian racism in C-U
Anti-Asian violence and rhetoric has increased exponentially during the pandemic, but it is not new in this country, or in our community.
Support, understanding keys to diverse teacher success in schools
Most of C-U's public school teachers are white, but many students are not. What are the implications for the few teachers of color?
We can and should prioritize reparations in Champaign County
If Evanston can have this discussion, Champaign-Urbana can, too. It is clear the citizens of C-U welcome change.
Hang the banner: Illinois also won the Big Ten championship
Numbers don't lie, even if the Big Ten lies to itself.
Champaign County positions you probably didn’t know existed
There are many county- and city-level elected positions on the ballot in April, and almost as many county-level board openings.
The dangerous prospect of Governor Rodney Davis
As some Illinois Republicans begin to consider gubernatorial bids, we need to be concerned about candidates that call for bipartisanship and civility while siding with extremists.
Urbana candidates respond: How to solve a nuisance
Tuesday is Election Day in Urbana. Here's what the candidates said about solving neighborhood problems.
We should talk about Unofficial
With uncertainty surrounding this year’s Unofficial festivities, we ponder what the future might hold for this polarizing event.
Three takeaways from the U of I’s Implementation Plan on Native Imagery
The University of Illinois announced its plan to act on the 2019 report, The Chancellor’s Commission on Native Imagery: Healing and Reconciliation.
C-U Public Health is invaluable, especially now
We are fortunate to have Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to help us weather the COVID storm in Champaign County.
A lost bet led me to get my COVID-19 vaccine
Even after a life of avoiding vaccinations at all costs, Gail shares why losing a bet gave way to her getting her shot.
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