The U of I Graduate Employees’ Organization has been in negotiations with university administration, and will continue to exercise its right to labor action until a contract that truly serves graduate workers is reached.
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?
Our Champaign Park District wishlist
Last week the Champaign Park District asked which amenities park visitors would like to see in parks. We have some ideas.
On the non-issue of parking in downtown Urbana
The Rose Bowl Tavern got approval to license a City of Urbana parking lot for outdoor performances, and the Editorial Board thinks that’s a good thing.
Reflecting on Women’s History Month in C-U
How well are women represented in Champaign-Urbana?
Keep your eye on these four issues
There’s a lot happening globally, but what should be keeping an eye on locally?
Seven ways to celebrate Black joy and excellence in C-U
In honor of Black History Month, we share ideas for how to celebrate Black joy in our community year-round.
Five thousand years and the beat goes on
Gail considers the rising global wave of antisemitism, and what it means for C-U.
We need an honest conversation about the planned U of I micro-reactor
Michael takes a deep dive into the conversation surrounding nuclear energy at the University of Illinois.
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