Op-Ed

Communities all over Illinois are learning that video gaming isn't the win-win proposition its proponents claimed it to be, and Champaign-Urbana is taking a hard look at restricting the fun and games.

Our state is drowning in disposable plastic. Illinois needs bottle deposit legislation.

Champaign County is quite proud of being one of the toughest counties in the state at prosecuting Driving Under the Influence. But how can it be reduced? Chris has a proposition.

Rep. Rodney Davis had a “media event” at Curtis Orchard today — where media was invited — but why didn't we get asked?

Jess noticed some potentially misleading voter registration information when perusing the Champaign County Clerk's website recently.

The English Language Fellows Program provides opportunities for people around the world to connect using English. Its funding should be maintained in the face of proposed cuts as a strategic investment in our country's ability to build and sustain peaceful and productive relationships with other nations. 

Continued appearances by the Chief are enabled and facilitated by the U of I.

Tara runs down the importance of supporting immigrants against the recent increase in ICE raids, especially in Champaign County.

Allison weighs in on Urbana's Democratic candidates for mayor following last week's mayoral debate at Rigg's Brewery.