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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.
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.
Meet Chyna Figueroa-Dixon & Ryan Musgrove, Democratic candidates for Champaign County Board District 6
This year’s primary election for the Champaign County Board has only one contested race: for the 6th District. The winner of the Democratic primary is presumed to be the representative for the district, since there are no Republican candidates.
‘Standing on the shoulders of giants’: C-U groups honor the legacies and sacrifices of Black Veterans
A Black History Month event hosted by Healing Invisible Wounds in partnership with the local NAACP and the Veterans Assistance Commission, speakers honored the historical legacies and sacrifices of Black veterans.
Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul brings new growth to central Illinois’ film industry
Flyover Film Studios, a company that launched in late 2022, has already been recognized by state leaders for bringing notable economic growth to Illinois.
Meet Joshua Loyd and Jeff Wilson, the Republican candidates for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
Republicans Joshua Loyd and Jeff Wilson are competing in this year’s primary election on March 17. They are seeking their party’s nomination for the IL-13 Congressional District, which spans from Champaign-Urbana to East St. Louis.
Here’s how one Urbana High School teacher is using AI in the classroom
The Urbana School District released guidance for teachers in January on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, ahead of published guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education, which is expected this summer.
Mother of teenager killed by police files lawsuit against Village of Rantoul
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Amy Richardson claims that her son, 18-year-old Jordan Richardson, died due to excessive force in 2023 after he had already complied with an officer’s orders to drop his gun.
Urbana’s King Park revitalization plans include teen hangout area, gaga ball pit and outdoor classroom
After over 20 years of weathered playground amenities, King Park in Urbana will be restored and revitalized. The plans include more accessible walkways, basketball courts, a teen hangout terrace and an outdoor classroom.
A new task force in Champaign County will set parameters for large-scale data center development
The Champaign County board voted unanimously Thursday night to create a data center task force. In parallel, the Board is working to implement a 12-month ban on the construction of new large-scale facilities on unincorporated county land.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visits Parkland College to announce $3.5 million for dental hygiene clinic
Parkland College officials say the $3.5 million investment from the federal government will allow them to train more students and expand access to free and low-cost dental care in the community.
C-U accountants have this advice for tax filers curious about AI tools
AI tax tools can be handy for summarizing dense tax language and can give people a general idea about how to approach their tax filings. But local accountants warn: Speed doesn’t always equal accuracy.