How was the government shutdown averted?
Over the weekend, congress averted a partial government shutdown. Three Republican and one Democratic members of congress from Illinois voted against averting a shutdown.
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C-U community gathers to celebrate Pride
On Saturday, Sept. 30, large crowds of people gathered along Race St. and Springfield Ave. in Urbana dressed in rainbow colors to celebrate C-U’s annual Pride Fest. The fest, which featured more than 140 local vendors and a parade, was one of many events hosted last week by Uniting Pride of Champaign County.
Champaign County Community Coalition hosts first Black Mental Health conference to dispel stigmas
The goal of the Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference is to provide awareness, information and solutions to people facing mental health issues and discuss the challenges of mental health in the Black community.
Museum displays how the Chicago Bears roots began in Decatur
Before the Chicago Bears, the team was known as the Staleys. The Staley Museum in Decatur explains how the team started.
Weekly Politics Roundtable - September 29, 2023
What will a partial government shutdown would mean for Illinois?