Urbana becomes first city in Illinois to adopt ethical investments policy
The new rules prohibit the city from investing in certain companies that profit from war or conflict.
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Illini Students Supporting Israel hosts speaker from the Israel Defense Forces
URBANA — A member of the Israel Defense Forces visited the Illini Union Monday night to share his experience living and serving in war zones and discuss the U.S. and Israel’s war in Iran. Eli Wininger, a Los Angeles native and an IDF reservist, said he grew up in a family with strong Zionist beliefs.
University of Illinois student officials worry about losing self-governing power
Student officials at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say administrators have changed their election rules without their input.
University of Illinois students mourn Oct. 7, shut down intersection two years into Israel’s war on Gaza
Students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign held separate events on the two-year anniversary of Israel launching its war in Gaza, as some honored the victims of the Oct. 7 attack while others called for local action to support the Palestinian people.
Illinois family members of those on Gaza aid flotilla worry after Israeli detention
Central Illinoisians are among those who have been detained after Israeli forces intercepted boats carrying food and medicine meant for starving people in Gaza.
Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses National Guard, Gaza, SNAP cuts on The 21st Show
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski sat down with Brian Mackey of Illinois Public Media’s The 21st Show to speak about cuts to food aid and health care as well as her thoughts on the possibility of the National Guard being deployed to Chicago.
Local Palestinian Americans welcome Pritzker’s support on Senate resolution to block arms sales to Israel
Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” this month, Pritzker said the measure would send “the right kind of a message” to Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Hamas accepts an Arab ceasefire proposal on Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 62,000
Israel announced plans to reoccupy Gaza City and other heavily populated areas after ceasefire talks appeared to break down last month, raising the possibility of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Local activists decry ‘one year of silence’ from Champaign officials on Gaza
Champaign officials have declined to take action on the conflict, saying the issue isn’t a local one. That’s prompted some local Arabs and Muslims to say they feel their safety is being ignored.
University of Illinois Pro-Palestinian protests one year later: Felony charges, new policies and fear
One year later, the campus’ political climate is in a much different place. For many students, their decision to speak out has taken a toll.
Local activists march in downtown Champaign after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire
Nearly 200 people marched from West Side Park to downtown Champaign and back Tuesday evening after Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza, breaking a temporary ceasefire.
Trump’s Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here’s a look at the serious obstacles it faces
President Donald Trump’s stunning proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination faces major obstacles.
Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
A statement from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office signaled complications with the ceasefire deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete.
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip.
ACLU urges University of Illinois to roll back protest regulations
U of I said the summer update just clarified existing policies, but the ACLU said in a letter Wednesday it has led to new punishments for student speech.