America @ 250: Brian Cudiamat asks if anyone knows how to govern
Brian Cudiamat, a Filipino American, grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He came to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for school in 1996 and never left.
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Cunningham and Champaign Township voters will weigh in on repeal of Illinois’ anti-BDS laws
The advisory question on the midterm ballots asks whether Illinois should repeal its law that prohibits the state pension fund from investing in companies that boycott Israel.
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At the U of I’s Asian American Cultural Center, a traditional Indian art form gets its first showcase
Kuhu Shukla’s exhibition, “Not Mine Only Held,” uses Warli’s geometric patterns to explore emotion, belonging and culture. It’s on view at the Asian American Cultural Center through Dec. 11.
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C-U Reparations Coalition receives $1M to help repair harms caused by slavery, systemic racism
A significant portion of the money will be used as an endowment to help fund future reparations work. The coalition will meet with community members and leaders to determine where people want the money to go.
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C-U Public Health: The switch to generic naloxone will increase access to the lifesaving medication
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and is supplied to communities across Illinois thanks to federal funding. Health officials say the switch to a generic form will save money and increase the supply of the lifesaving medication across the state.
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Champaign County Board takes steps to prohibit tax breaks for data centers
After hearing public outcry over environmental impacts, noise concerns, and other uncertainties about data centers, the Champaign County Committee of the Whole unanimously agreed to move a resolution forward prohibiting tax abatements for hyperscale data center construction on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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From campus to the ballot box: Candidates rally student voters at the Illini Union
With a U.S. Senate seat up for grabs in Illinois, Democratic candidate Juliana Stratton brought her campaign to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, urging younger people to turn out and vote.
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After Mahomet ends data center talks, some Champaign County residents hope for strict guardrails
Residents’ concerns about data centers include wildlife and environmental impacts and electricity demand. The Champaign County Data Center Task Force held a public meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, to review its proposed regulations for large data centers in the county.
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Youth speak out against violence in C-U neighborhoods
Recent shootings in Champaign prompted the city to host a community gun violence response meeting on Oct. 6. Three teens with the H-3 Youth Ambassadors shared thoughts on violence prevention.
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Courage Connection to host domestic violence awareness event focused on honoring survivors
“Courage on the Block” takes place at The Yard on Broadway in Urbana on Saturday October 10. Two portraits by local artist Emily Donohoe will be unveiled from the Through Purple Eyes project.
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Energy costs could rise this winter. Low-income residents can apply for financial assistance
The federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides one-time benefits to income-eligible households. The Champaign County LIHEAP office has nearly 900 scheduled appointments for the month of October.
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America @ 250: Philosopher Kevin Scharp says that in the age of AI there are no questions, only requests
University of Illinois philosophy professor Kevin Scharp studies artificial intelligence. He thinks America—and humanity—is at an unprecedented crossroads in our relationship with AI, and says the most consequential decisions have already been made.
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Braver Angels Alliance of East-Central Illinois hosts debate on redistricting in Illinois
In Illinois, efforts have been made to create an independent commission to redraw district lines – without success. On Monday, Champaign County residents weighed the potential benefits and challenges of the approach.
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100 years of Huff Hall history preserved in new time capsule
On Tuesday, the University of Illinois dedicated a new time capsule to be placed in the cornerstone of Huff Hall in Champaign, where it will remain until 2126.
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The new Maize mural in Champaign tells a story of food, family and culture
The mural by local artist José Vazquez reflects owner Armando Sandoval’s childhood memories of cooking with his grandmother in rural Mexico.
