‘Looking for God’s hand in the midst of it’: Danville community reflects on MLK as Trump’s inauguration takes place
Danville community celebrates MLK Day as Donald Trump officially becomes president two hours earlier.
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Champaign-Urbana police departments won’t work with ICE as per state law
Local police chiefs in Champaign-Urbana say they won’t be collaborating with federal immigration agents.
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H Mart in downtown Urbana draws thousands during opening week
Five to six thousand came on opening day, and the store has seen a steady stream of customers since, said H Mart’s marketing manager Douglas Kim.
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Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrests
Word of largescale immigration arrests starting as soon as this week in Chicago and other U.S. cities have triggered fresh waves of anxiety. One Chicago church held a Sunday service in solidarity with immigrants.
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Experience CU kicks off the year promoting non-alcoholic beverages with the Mocktail Trail
Experience CU has launched the CU Mocktail Trail, highlighting businesses with alcohol-free drinks to kick off “Dry January,”
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Qué hacen las familias de Illinois para prepararse ante el temor de ser deportadas durante el segundo mandato de Trump
Las escuelas de la zona y organizaciones sin fines de lucro han estado organizando talleres para ayudar a las familias indocumentadas a aprender sobre sus derechos y qué hacer si son cuestionados.
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Recent Alzheimer’s advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind
There are more treatments available that can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, but not everyone is reaping the benefits of this. Older Black and Latino Midwesterners are often left out.
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Illinoisans prepare to celebrate Hannukah and Christmas on the same date
Rabbi Alan Cook of Sinai Temple in Champaign explains why this holy week means so much to so many.
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El cónsul general de México en Chicago se prepara para la segunda administración de Trump
CHAMPAIGN — En las semanas previas a la toma de posesión de Donald Trump como presidente de Estados Unidos, Reyna Torres Mendivil anima a los mexicano-estadounidenses a hacerse ciudadanos si pueden. Torres dirige el Consulado General de México en Chicago. La oficina proporciona pasaportes, certificados de nacimiento y ayuda legal a los mexicanos en Illinois…
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Mexican consul general in Chicago prepares for second Trump administration
Reyna Torres Mendivil leads Mexico’s consulate in Chicago. The office provides provides passports, birth certificates, and legal aid.
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Local theater holding auditions for actors to explore race and the American dream
The Station Theatre in Urbana is holding auditions for Skeleton Crew this weekend. The play tells the story of four Black characters working at an auto plant that’s at risk of going under.
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Danville school district says superintendent will return to on-site work following alleged racist threats
Members of the Danville District 118 School Board say they’ve reached an agreement with Superintendent Alicia Geddis to have her return to working in person. Geddis has been working remotely amid claims that she faced threats from white supremacists.
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In wake of Massey shooting, Sangamon County target of DOJ Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice’s civil rights probe will investigate the sheriff’s department, but also Sangamon County Central Dispatch and the county itself.
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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.
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Voice of the Voter: Black men in Champaign County address angst surrounding presidential election
Both presidential campaigns are making their closing arguments in the final days leading up to the election. Conversation online about Black men not willing to vote has spiraled after former President Barack Obama pushed them to cast a ballot. Like many residents in Champaign County, McKinley Phillips told Pierce he and his family are…
