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An art exhibit outside of Illini Union raises awareness of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas
A display outside of the Illini Union on the University of Illinois Urbana campus Monday featured artwork calling for awareness of Israeli hostages kidnapped by
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Amid issues with the Champaign County auditor, voters will decide if the office should be eliminated
This election, Champaign County residents are voting on whether to eliminate the elected position of county auditor. If the referendum passes, the results of the
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American Red Cross holds blood drives in Central Illinois for hurricane relief
With back-to-back hurricanes canceling hundreds of blood drives in Southeastern parts of the United States in recent weeks, the American Red Cross is calling for
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What does it mean for democracy to be a way of life?
What does a true democracy look like? And what does it take to achieve that? The speakers at this week’s Friday Forum at the University
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Tips from U of I experts on how to protect yourself from deepfakes during election season
With the election less than a month away, deepfakes are a growing concern. AI-generated images, videos and audio recordings are being used to spread misinformation,
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Champaign Park District hosts Halloween costume giveaway, promoting sustainability and inclusivity
The Champaign Park District hosted its 8th annual Halloween costume giveaway on Saturday, offering people of all ages the chance to find something fun for
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Artist traci kato-kiriyama reflects on trauma, healing and collective care during U of I residency
A few years ago, traci kato-kiriyama found herself in an exchange with an online seller, trying to recover a trunk that belonged to their family.
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Dozens of U of I students gather Tuesday night for VP debate watch party
Nearly 50 students gathered at the Illini Union Tuesday night to watch the Vice Presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim
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Having trouble fighting the Sunday scaries? Illini Run Club can help
The Main Quad at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign usually stays sleepy on weekend mornings without the hustle and bustle of students walking to
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Braver Angels’ mission: To bridge the partisan divide and promote active listening
With the 2024 election approaching, Braver Angels, a non-profit organization, is working to bridge the partisan divide and bring Americans together by teaching them how
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Want to know a police officer’s job history? There’s a new tool for that from Invisible Institute
The non-profit journalism organization Invisible Institute has launched a new tool that allows people to look up police employment history. The National Police Index, created in partnership
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11th annual Immigrant Welcome Awards celebrates the work of community members in Champaign County
The eleventh annual Immigrant Welcome Awards will be held at the Urbana Free Library this Sunday. Six awards will be presented to honor people and