Monkeypox sounds really scary, and a recent case at a Rantoul daycare might heighten anxiety about the spread of the disease locally. The Editorial Board offers a primer on what it is, how it’s transmitted, and what C-U is doing to address it.

We can all help address local blood supply shortages
With ImpactLife increasing their donor incentives to address a decrease in blood donations, the Editorial Board gets some answers about our local blood supply.
Imagining the future of Downtown Urbana
There's a lot of potential in Downtown Urbana. We have some ideas about what we'd like to see.
Two takeaways from the Illinois Primary
June 28th’s primary results are now official. What might they tell us about November's election?
What’s the deal with energy these days?
With growing concerns about the price of energy, rumors of rolling blackouts and brownouts, the Editorial Board turns to local expert Scott Tess for more information.
Support LGBTQ+ kids in small towns
There are people putting in the work to support LGBTQ+ people, particularly kids and teens, who live in smaller communities. They need our support.
A resource guide for surviving this economy
In this economy, there are a lot of people whose basic needs aren’t being met. The Cities of Champaign and Urbana, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, and other local organizations have programs to offer various types of support.
We want more food truck gatherings
We have an abundance of excellent food trucks in town; let’s maximize their potential and make them more accessible for all.
We’re looking forward to summer in C-U
Summer is here, and we are here for it.
Goodbye for now, students, see you in August
Tens of thousands of students are leaving C-U in the next week. The Editorial Board notes a few reasons to celebrate.
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is about more than running
The Editorial Board reflects on why the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is important to the Champaign-Urbana community.
We have questions about private security patrolling Downtown Champaign
The City of Champaign wants to alleviate safety concerns downtown by hiring private security officers. Is this the best solution?
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