Read more about the article Protesters say ‘Hands Off’ federal support, services in response to looming funding cutsJordan Butler
Protestors gathered at West Side Park in Champaign on April 5, 2025. Photo by Jordan Butler.

Protesters say ‘Hands Off’ federal support, services in response to looming funding cuts

“Hands off” was the message shared by hundreds in Champaign calling on the federal government to halt funding cuts to essential services across the…

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Read more about the article Thousands wait for housing assistance in Champaign County while federal cuts loomGoogle Street View
The Housing Authority of Champaign County, located at 2008 N. Market St. in Champaign. Photo from Google Street View, captured August 2023.

Thousands wait for housing assistance in Champaign County while federal cuts loom

Nearly 4,000 applications for tenant-based housing vouchers have been filed in Champaign County over the last seven months, but none have been processed and…

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Several diseases on the rise in Champaign County as federal changes threaten prevention-based programs

Whooping cough, rabies, syphilis and strep. These are some of the infectious diseases on the rise in Champaign County over the past six years,…

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Read more about the article Four sexual assaults reported over past eight weeks at fraternities at University of Illinois; Police seldom name frats or locationsUniversity of Illinois Blog
The University of Illinois Police Department operates from the Public Safety Building, 1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana.

Four sexual assaults reported over past eight weeks at fraternities at University of Illinois; Police seldom name frats or locations

On Feb. 20, an anonymous student at the University of Illinois arrived at Carle Hospital at 1 a.m. and requested a sexual assault kit. …

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Read more about the article Driving disparities remain in University of Illinois traffic stopsJordan Butler
Illinois Street and Lincoln Avenue intersection, located adjacent to the Illinois Street Residence Hall parking lot. Photo by Jordan Butler.

Driving disparities remain in University of Illinois traffic stops

Driving while on the phone. Being pulled over without lights or sirens. Getting searched for incorrectly turning down a one-way. These are just some…

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Read more about the article Champaign County Head Start programs still funded amidst national concern of budget cutsDarrell Hoemann
Brookens Admin Center in Urbana, IL 61801 on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Photo by Darrell Hoemann/CU-CitizenAccess

Champaign County Head Start programs still funded amidst national concern of budget cuts

Head Start, an early childhood education program, hosts about 500 students a year with a budget of at least $9.1 million in federal funding…

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Read more about the article Greater Community Aids Project reports issues with MTD paratransit serviceMTD
A paratransit bus from Champaign-Urbana MTD passes by a standard bus. Photo from the MTD website.

Greater Community Aids Project reports issues with MTD paratransit service

Some clients of the Greater Community Aids Project of East Illinois said they have been stranded and mistreated during the past year by Mass…

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Read more about the article Drainage districts in Champaign County collected over $1.7 million in 2022 but receive little attention
A portion of the Champaign County Land Resource Management Plan's map of drainage districts within the county.

Drainage districts in Champaign County collected over $1.7 million in 2022 but receive little attention

There are about 80 active drainage districts located within Champaign County, which can levy taxes on property owners. In addition, there are hundreds of…

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Read more about the article Emulsicoat asphalt plant moves to new location following decades of neighborhood complaintsHenry Young
Emulsicoat Inc.'s new location on Saline Court in Urbana. Photo by Henry Young.

Emulsicoat asphalt plant moves to new location following decades of neighborhood complaints

Emulsicoat’s asphalt plant located in the Historic East Urbana neighborhood is now operating at a new site 15 minutes away. The long-criticized plant is…

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