Vaccinations are increasing and restrictions are loosening, but the pandemic isn't over.
As demand for the vaccine decreases locally, we need to focus on ways we as individuals can encourage those unvaccinated to get their shots.
What is redistricting, and what might it mean for C-U?
The current model of gifted education in Champaign Unit 4 is going to phased out beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. It's the right thing to do.
While there's a wide range of things to discuss, we narrow it to three main takeaways from the recently-concluded consolidated election.
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.
Anti-Asian violence and rhetoric has increased exponentially during the pandemic, but it is not new in this country, or in our community.
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?
If Evanston can have this discussion, Champaign-Urbana can, too. It is clear the citizens of C-U welcome change.
There are many county- and city-level elected positions on the ballot in April, and almost as many county-level board openings.
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.
With uncertainty surrounding this year’s Unofficial festivities, we ponder what the future might hold for this polarizing event.
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