Opinion

Even after a life of avoiding vaccinations at all costs, Gail shares why losing a bet gave way to her getting her shot.

The City of Champaign needs to do more for Black people than simply putting a mural on the street.

Thomasboro's mayor, Tyler Evans, participated the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

White supremacists in our government, including IL-15 Representative Mary Miller, are a danger to society and must resign.

Samuel Dotson, a graduate student in nuclear engineering, responds to a recent op-ed regarding a proposed nuclear microreactor on the University of Illinois campus.

Gina Cassidy explains why a nuclear microreactor on the U of I campus is a bad idea.

Needless to say, this year was the worst. But these were the worst of the worsts locally.

A petition challenge in the race for District 3 brings up some questions about how city elections are run. 

Even though 2020 was basically the worst, there was still a lot to celebrate.

Jess and Julie have some suggestions for where you could donate your time and money this holiday season.

What a rollercoaster of a year it was. Let's look at it and make some assessments.

If you’re getting more than the usual number of annoying robocalls of late, you’re not alone.

The Editorial Board has some thoughts about Peggy Prichard's op-ed in the News-Gazette last week.

Susan discusses why the former Col. Wolfe School at 4th and Healey in Champaign deserves to be saved.

What do we want our village to look like in the next five, ten, or fifteen years?

Kathy provides some examples of why C-U needs to improve on this front.

The power to slow this surge is in our hands. 

With the uptick of pedestrian and bicycle deaths in the last year or so, Charlie takes a look at what it all means and why this pattern is unacceptable.

The election is over, can you believe it? Follow us through our takes on how things went down in Champaign County.

Election season is here. If for some reason you’re still undecided or unclear about how or why to vote, or who to vote for, the Editorial Board makes one last pitch.

Here's a fun story about voting early, but it isn't what you'd quite expect it to be.

University of Illinois has developed a groundbreaking COVID testing process. Now it needs to be expanded.

Urbana residents will be asked to consider an increase in the Township levy on their ballots. Voting yes is the obvious choice.

As community members, it is our role to support those that are employed to promote and perpetuate value of Champaign County.

Traditional Halloween tricks and treats aren’t in order this year, but there are plenty of other ways to celebrate.

We answer your questions about voting in Champaign County this November.

The time has come for the Champaign city council to start laying the groundwork for a new era that provides resources to artists and places emphasis on our most vital community contributors. 

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, C-U has to consider its unique position as a micro-urban community in a rural setting.

The Champaign-Urbana chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice advocates for removing school resource officers from Urbana schools, and offers action items for the week. 

Outdoor spaces have become more important than ever. We need to take care of them with our dollars and our actions. 

We need actionable change from leadership in this community in order to truly rebuild the broken trust.

The University of Illinois has saliva-based COVID tests, but what about the rest of Champaign County?

The news that public schools in Champaign and Urbana would begin the year remotely was a relief. Now, it is time to better prepare for an uncertain future where any indoor activities could be dangerous to public health.  

If there was ever a time to give until it hurts, 2020 is the year.

Ameena analyzes the data surrounding SROs in Urbana schools, and provides commentary about how the Board of Education needs to refocus on students.

National calls for racial and social justice coupled with the Washington Football Team dropping its racist mascot and logo make this right time for the University of Illinois to finally cut ties with its former racist mascot.

Durl breaks down some data about pedestrian stops in Urbana, and how it compares to the rest of the state.

Rosemary has a few things to say about the state of bars and restaurants, and how patrons should navigate them with kindness.

A group of U of I student organizers present a letter as a part of an ongoing campaign demanding the divestment from university and local police.

Zink takes a closer look at businesses in Campustown, and how the pandemic has affected their existence. 

We unpack the Thin Blue Line emblem.

The time is now for our school districts to make the courageous decision to let our teachers and Public Health Department guide their program for fall semester.

The 2020 census is underway. It’s critical that you are counted.

Greek Reunion weekend is a threat to everyone's health.

What do our school board members think about keeping School Resource Officers in Champaign and Urbana schools?

Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin gives her thoughts on the discussion of traffic stop disparities.

U of I's decision to reopen campus for in-person instruction is irresponsible, and will come at the expense of the health of everyone in Champaign-Urbana. 

Police street behavior, a root cause of traffic stop disparities, must radically change.