The primary election is still a few weeks away, but the race for Illinois’s 13th Congressional District has been going strong for months. We sit down with Ann Callis to discuss the upcoming race.
Posts by Rebecah Pulsifer:
One Winter Night for the third time
One Winter Night, a fundraiser that benefits C-U at Home, will take place later this week. Rebecah digs in and finds out more about the event.
15 questions for Bill Brown
In the next installment of our series, Urbana City Council member Bill Brown talks about his first year on council.
Author talk with Brian Dolinar at the Urbana Free Library
Join the Urbana Free Library on Saturday, February 15 from 2-3 p.m. for a compelling look at the history of African Americans in the “Land of Lincoln.” Brian Dolinar will be speaking about about his …
Listen Up: February 2014
Here are a dozen academic events to check out this February.
U of I student body president apologizes to Chancellor Wise on behalf of tweeters
Here’s Student Body President Damien R. Bolden’s response to the flurry of racist tweeting that accompanied Monday’s cold weather: Our student body is internationally known for its academic achievements and the respect we share for each …
15 questions for Deb Frank Feinen
Deb Frank Feinen chats about her political background and views in our newest installment of our City Council series.
LGBTQ religious leaders speak out through photography
About: Organized by the Family Diversity Project, the University Y’s Art@theY program hosts a photography exhibit titled We Have Faith. We Have Faith explores the experiences of LGBTQ clergy and religious leaders from many traditions and denominations including Christians, …
Champaign County Young Democrats endorse in county board, congressional races
On Sunday, January 12, 2014, the officers of the recently-formed Champaign County Young Democrats made endorsements in three county board races and one Congressional primary. In a three-way race for the U.S. IL 13th Congressional …
Public hearing on the proposed removal of Urbana’s largest tree this Thursday
This Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m. the Urbana Tree Commission is holding a special meeting in the Urbana City Council chambers to consider the fate of an enormous hackberry tree, located at 312 S. Coler. …