Thousands join Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies
Several thousand protested the Trump administration at the rally outside the Champaign County Courthouse Saturday afternoon.
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PHOTOS: Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana
Demonstrators filled the block in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s presidency and policies.
How will this spring’s General Assembly session affect education in Illinois?
State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills. They also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend.
Guatemalan consulate teams up with local immigrant organization to host a mobile clinic in Urbana
The General Consulate of Guatemala in Chicago partnered with the New American Welcome Center to bring its services to Urbana this weekend.
In the fight for youth transgender health care, Illinois remains at the forefront
Indiana is among 26 states — many in the Midwest and South — that have outlawed youth gender-affirming care statewide since 2021. In Illinois, political leaders have moved in the opposite direction.
‘Our identity has been frozen in time’: How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Attendees of the 2025 Native American Summit, organized by the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative, were draped in regalia and leading a drum ceremony for the first time in an Illinois that was home to a federally recognized tribe.
Republicans have Medicaid in their crosshairs and Illinois residents who depend on it are worried
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of low-income people and those with disabilities. But the Trump administration wants to cut $1.5 trillion dollars in federal spending, which policy experts say won’t be possible without steep cuts to Medicaid.
DeShawn Williams sworn in as next mayor of Urbana
Williams is a banker and former Champaign County Treasurer. He will officially take office after the Urbana City Council meeting on May 5.
Incoming Urbana mayor DeShawn Williams hopes to unite the city
Williams will be sworn in on May 3. IPM’s Kimberly Schofield asked him what it means for him to be Urbana’s first Black mayor, how he hopes to bring the city together and why he plans to spend a lot of time with youth.
2025 Market at the Square in Urbana to feature 150 vendors
Urbana’s Market at the Square’s 2025 season will get underway Saturday.
Outgoing Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin reflects on city finances, public safety
Marlin said she hopes the city’s next mayor will “make decisions based on what is best for the community as a whole.”
Faculty members urge University of Illinois to join Big Ten mutual defense compact
Under the “mutual academic defense compact,” participating schools would share financial and legal resources in the face of any challenges from the federal government.
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.
Hotel Royer reopens after years of delay. Lincoln Square Mall hopes to see a revival in business
On Wednesday, the former Urbana-Lincoln and Landmark Hotel reopened as Hotel Royer, after years of delay. This is good news for Lincoln Square Mall.
New medical license pathway for international doctors could alleviate Illinois shortage
The state will likely be short 6,200 doctors by 2030. Meanwhile, over 12,000 state residents have an international medical degree they can’t use.