The Kingfisher is taking up space, and we’re here for it
We’ve written many times about the need for a new mascot at the University of Illinois. We’ve also written many times about how the Kingfisher is far and away the best option. This week, we …
We’ve written many times about the need for a new mascot at the University of Illinois. We’ve also written many times about how the Kingfisher is far and away the best option. This week, we …
Have you noticed a foul and offensive odor permeating throughout Champaign this August? The pungent scent, akin to a dumpster-like stench, has been a persistent presence, causing discomfort and distress to residents. Driving down Prospect …
In this week’s episode of “Elections Have Consequences,” we learn that electing right wing extremists means your district doesn’t get any financial support via community project funding (aka “earmarks”). Tom Kacich gave a rundown of …
Most of us are all-too familiar with anti-abortion activism that utilizes highly public, offensive, and violent tactics. Anti-abortion activists threaten, attack, and murder abortion providers. They have bombed and burned reproductive health centers, including down …
Earlier this summer, the Village of Savoy put out a request for expression of interest (REI) from developers to build out a “postcard worthy” downtown at the intersection of Church and Dunlap. In theory, this …
The realities of climate change are more apparent each year, and this summer, it has been particularly real around here. For two days at the end of June, smoke from wildfires in Canada enveloped the …
Recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated youth have reached alarming levels, posing a significant challenge for our society. Upon release from detention centers around the country, youth often find themselves caught in a revolving door of …
In April 2020, a handful of weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, we published an article thinking about what life could be like after the emergent nature of the pandemic subsided. We asked two questions: …
“I can’t sleep. The time that I have [fallen] asleep, I just woke up with a nightmare,” said Amy Richardson, whose son Jordan was shot and killed by police in Rantoul last week. “I keep …
You may have seen this graphic circulating in your social media feeds recently. It was created by journalist Erin Reed, a trans woman, for the Los Angeles Blade. It depicts the level of anti-trans legislation …