The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was a pioneer in campus accessibility, and remains one of the most accessible schools in the world. But issues still persist, creating barriers for some disabled students, like Alyx Bibbs, a U of I senior and a wheelchair user.
A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost due to anti-trans violence was held Wednesday evening at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign. The Transgender Day of Remembrance event, hosted in conjunction with Uniting Pride of Champaign County, was an opportunity for transgender, non-conforming and the entire queer community and allies to gather, said Beth…
Physics and art may appear to be topics unlikely to mesh together, but an exhibition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign says otherwise.
The Shining Light Infant Memorial Service honors the loss of babies and children in east-central Illinois. The annual event has been hosted by Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana every October since 2014.
PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana is once again full of children and their caretakers.
Implicit bias in health care settings can contribute to inequitable treatment — and worsen health disparities. A newly developed virtual reality training series aims to help obstetricians better recognize, understand and address implicit bias toward Black mothers.
Automatic speech recognition technologies have improved greatly over the last decade. But these advancements often leave people with speech impairments behind.
Artificial Intelligence is making an impact on every aspect of life – including education.
Student musicians at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign took their musical improvisations to Krannert Art Museum in a performance about how art can inspire sound.
Democrat incumbent George Danos has won reelection in the Champaign County auditor’s race, defeating Republican challenger Alan Anderson, 54-to-46 with 100% of precincts counted. This year’s ballot also included a referendum to eliminate the elected Champaign County auditor’s office. Voters rejected that proposal 60-to-40.
Carol Bosely and Steve Briggs, with Braver Angels East Central Illinois, held a sign that read: “We’re red and blue voters committed to holding America together.”
The Illinois Student Newsroom at IPM checked in with voters at polling locations on campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The category of Middle Eastern North African, or MENA, was added to the U.S. Census earlier this year. It’s a change the MENA community had been trying to achieve since 1997. But with a potential Trump presidency on the horizon, some are concerned that the census might become a tool to fuel xenophobia and target the MENA community.
When it comes to advice for managing stress during election season, validate your feelings by allowing yourself to feel what you feel and find safety and support within your community. Also, recognize what’s within and beyond your control — and set boundaries.
The Fur Ball, a fundraiser held by the Champaign County Humane Society, will take place Friday night at the I-Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign. The funds from the event will go directly toward the care of about 200 pets. These funds will help support adoption services and urgent medical needs.