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.
Urbana candidates respond: How to solve a nuisance
Tuesday is Election Day in Urbana. Here's what the candidates said about solving neighborhood problems.
We should talk about Unofficial
With uncertainty surrounding this year’s Unofficial festivities, we ponder what the future might hold for this polarizing event.
Three takeaways from the U of I’s Implementation Plan on Native Imagery
The University of Illinois announced its plan to act on the 2019 report, The Chancellor’s Commission on Native Imagery: Healing and Reconciliation.
C-U Public Health is invaluable, especially now
We are fortunate to have Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to help us weather the COVID storm in Champaign County.
A lost bet led me to get my COVID-19 vaccine
Even after a life of avoiding vaccinations at all costs, Gail shares why losing a bet gave way to her getting her shot.
Action is the key to supporting Black Lives Matter
The City of Champaign needs to do more for Black people than simply putting a mural on the street.
Insurrectionist Thomasboro mayor must resign
Thomasboro's mayor, Tyler Evans, participated the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Mary Miller and her ilk must resign
White supremacists in our government, including IL-15 Representative Mary Miller, are a danger to society and must resign.
Carbon or clean: A simple choice
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.
Carbon or radiation?: A false dilemma
Gina Cassidy explains why a nuclear microreactor on the U of I campus is a bad idea.
WORST 2020
Needless to say, this year was the worst. But these were the worst of the worsts locally.
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