Change, not Chaos. Over the past several months, we’ve seen these gold and black signs scattered across front lawns in Champaign. They came from a group of parents formed in response to recent proposed changes …
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Negligent landlords and renters’ rights in C-U
For low- and moderate-income residents in Champaign-Urbana, affordable, safe, and comfortable housing is hard to come by. Like many social issues, this issue has only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. The League of Women …
A look at 2023 Illinois politics
Happy New Year, readers, and welcome to the newest version of Smile Politely. Our website isn’t the only thing that’s new — there’s a new General Assembly and legislative session. To kick off 2023, we’ve …
Our 2023 C-U wishlist
The Editorial Board considers what changes they'd like to see in C-U next year.
Reflecting on 2022
The Editorial Board takes a look at our wishlist for 2022. Did our wishes come true?
Takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections
The Editorial Board reflects on the thwarted “red tsunami,” and other takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections.
Seven more ways to be a better community member this holiday season
The Editorial Board is revisiting last year’s suggestions. A little bit of help goes a long way.
The Champaign County Guaranteed Income Project could provide a path to alleviating poverty
A U of I pilot program is giving $750 a month to ten families with school-aged children who have experienced homelessness.
The good, bad, and ugly of the U of I’s recent DEIA efforts
The Editorial Board takes a look at the mixed bag that is the University of Illinois’ recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility initiatives.
Does Champaign really need a marketing campaign?
Instead of promoting the city, invest the time and energy in improving it.