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New clinic offers free therapy provided by U of I mental health counseling grad students
A new mental health clinic for community members opened earlier this year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The counseling is provided by graduate students seeking to gain clinical experience.
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Her car was stolen and used in a homicide. Now she cannot get it back
Champaign resident Mary Melton, 64, lost her car and ability to get to work after the vehicle was stolen and involved in a homicide. She’s still fully liable for the car loan even though police say she won’t be getting the car back.
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New tenant group seeks to unite C-U renters and work toward affordable housing solutions
Champaign-Urbana residents concerned about rising rent prices have formed a new organization to address the issue. The CU Renters Initiative hosted a town hall Wednesday night at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana.
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Urbana City Council’s newest member says he’s focused on affordability, opportunities for youth
Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams appointed Verdell Jones III to fill a vacancy in Ward 4. Jones is a firefighter in Champaign and leads a nonprofit that uses sports to mentor young people.
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Homelessness is a growing problem in Champaign County. A group of local organizations aims to help
The Champaign County Continuum of Service Providers to the Homeless is creating a strategic plan to end homelessness, in partnership with the national nonprofit Homebase. Local officials say the goal is functional-zero homelessness, where homelessness is rare, brief and one-time.
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Voters will decide whether Mahomet Public Library can secure $8.9M to fund a significant expansion
In the primary election on March 17, voters in Mahomet will have the chance to weigh in on an $8.9 million bond to expand the Mahomet Public Library, adding more space for children’s programs, teens, community events and a shaded outdoor area.
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Krannert Art Museum’s SPEAK Cafe inspires creativity in high school students through ArtSPEAK program
For the last twenty years, SPEAK Cafe has partnered with Rantoul Township High School to give students an opportunity for artistic expression. The partnership, known as ArtSPEAK, aims to amplify students’ voices, according to local poet and event organizer Shaya Robinson.
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Iranian students and community members gather on the U of I Main Quad to show support for the war
Dozens of students and community members gathered at the Main Quad at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday, March 6, to show their support for the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran. The event was organized by a community group known as UIUC Iranians for Revolution.
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C-U community groups gather to discuss breaking the cycle of youth relationship violence
Breaking the Cycle, an event to start a dialogue around teen dating violence and interventions for affected youth, was held Wednesday. Panelists emphasized the importance of inviting young people to lead the conversation about solutions.
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