three men in wheelchairs pose for a photo with arms around each other
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Daniel Romanchuk shares his journey to becoming an elite wheelchair marathoner

Earlier this month, Daniel Romanchuk, from the University of Illinois’ wheelchair racing team, won the 2024 New York City men’s wheelchair marathon. This year’s marathon drew roughly 50,000 racers from 148 countries, according to organizers.

A pair of hands holding a fork and a knife carve a turkey. The turkey is surrounded by other food items like roasted mushrooms, pumpkins and a charcuterie board.
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Worried about political tensions with family this Thanksgiving? Here’s some expert advice

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are making plans to spend time with family. What is supposed to be a peaceful family gathering can sometimes turn into a nightmare due to political disagreements.

a person in a wheelchair in a bathroom. the person is wearing a green hat, a jacket and has a backpack attached to the back of the wheelchair.
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Accessibility blocked: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms

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. 

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‘You are not forgotten’ — the C-U community gathers to honor lives lost due to anti-trans violence

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…

New virtual reality training aims to help doctors be more aware of their biases
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New virtual reality training aims to help doctors be more aware of their biases

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. 

Danos re-elected as Champaign County auditor, voters reject referendum to eliminate auditor’s office
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Danos re-elected as Champaign County auditor, voters reject referendum to eliminate auditor’s office

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.

Some worry ‘Middle Eastern North African’ census designation will be misused if Trump wins
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Some worry ‘Middle Eastern North African’ census designation will be misused if Trump wins

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.