PHOTOS: Hundreds demonstrate against the Trump administration in Urbana
An estimated 400 people marched and demonstrated against various policies and actions taken by President Donald Trump in his second term.
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A Dialogue about why many Black people are staying home from political protests
Some are marching, others are boycotting. But is anyone really silent? Rabbi Sandra Lawson joins us to discuss race, protest and the power of choosing when and how to show up.
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Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward merging parts of Illinois into its state. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun plans to sign legislation approved this week that would create a commission tasked with recommending whether to change the border between the two states.
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A Black youth swim program aims to reclaim African American history with water
What if swimming could reconnect you to your roots? A local swim instructor and doctoral student in Champaign is doing more than teaching Black kids how to swim. They’re helping families reclaim a legacy lost to segregation and fear. Hear how one local program is using the pool to change history.
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Rep. Robin Kelly takes questions, addresses federal policies at Pontiac town hall
About 100 people gathered in Pontiac Wednesday evening to hear from Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly, with many residents asking what she’s doing to combat President Trump’s agenda.
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Jones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers
Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically connected hospital CEO and his fellow lawmakers in Springfield, the senator testified Thursday in his own defense at his federal corruption trial.
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Sickle cell experts worry as CDC’s Division of Blood Disorders staff put on leave
Sickle cell experts say the future of a critical data collection program is in flux after staff at the CDC’s Division of Blood Disorders were placed on administrative leave without a clear future plan.
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‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist
“Quantum Voyages,” a play that was created by scientists and artists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a brand-new musical score to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
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217 Today: ‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the play “Quantum Voyages” and the new rendition that features a musical twist.
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Hotel Royer reopens after years of delay. Lincoln Square Mall hopes to see a revival in business
On Wednesday, the former Urbana-Lincoln and Landmark Hotel reopened as Hotel Royer, after years of delay. This is good news for Lincoln Square Mall.
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Though wary of FBI mole’s ‘used car salesman’ vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
Jones spends all day Wednesday on the witness stand in his federal bribery trial.
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Federal funding cancellation threatens major diabetes study, researchers say
The American Diabetes Association said that eliminating funding for the program “means the loss of a decade’s worth of important findings and progress toward diabetes prevention and understanding Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia in diabetes.”
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New medical license pathway for international doctors could alleviate Illinois shortage
The state will likely be short 6,200 doctors by 2030. Meanwhile, over 12,000 state residents have an international medical degree they can’t use.
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Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
With many county public defender offices pushed to the limits throughout Illinois, state lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to create a statewide public defender office.
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Once prone to severe flooding, Boneyard Creek is on the path to greater safety and accessibility
After major flooding struck Champaign and Urbana in 1993, city officials created the Boneyard Creek Improvement Plan to address flooding and draining issues. The cities are now taking steps to improve the walking paths and bike trails, making the space safer and more accessible.
