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The Non-Tenure Union Faculty Coalition took to the University’s Main Quad for a solidarity rally today at approximately noon after being in negotiations for their third contract since December 2023. In a statement posted to Instagram on April 13, the NTFC announced the rally would be hosted in partnership with local unions such as SEIU...

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of the University of Illinois’ Jewish population are gathering at Alma Mater for what they called a “a show of pride and unity.” Jewish leaders announced the gathering on Monday in response to a pro-Palestine encampment that’s been set up for several days, something the leaders referred to as “open […]

Thursday night, singer-songwriter Peter McPoland continued his “That Midwest Sound!” tour with a stop at Foellinger Auditorium.  The show was put on by Star Course, a University of Illinois student-led concert promotion and production organization. The organization allows students to gain experience in many aspects of concert production and promotion such as ad design, marketing,...

"I have a $5,000 3D virtual tour camera rig. Over the years, multiple staffers have dropped it and bounced it down flights of stairs. In each case, they were shocked

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The 41st Annual Insect Fear Film Festival (IFFF) will be held on Saturday at Foellinger Auditorium on the University of Illinois campus. This year’s theme is “Ant-Men,” spotlighting movies of people shrinking down to the size of ants and participating in their societies. The free event is open to the public […]

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The coldest, shortest month of the year is upon us. While February may feel like a drag, Champaign-Urbana isn’t slowing down with the constant flow of entertainment coming to your favorite local venues. With a visit from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, themed parties honoring Taylor Swift and One Direction, a Folk & Roots themed weekend...

On Jan. 20, 18-year-old Akul Dhawan, freshman in Engineering, was found dead in west Urbana. Dhawan’s parents decided to file a complaint against UIPD claiming negligence regarding the handling of the search.  Dhawan was reported missing on Jan. 20 at around 1:30 am, according to University police. The student had been missing for about one...

University of Illinois police have released an update into their investigation of the death of 18-year-old student Akul Dhawan, who was found dead on the...

UI police say some of the information initially provided to police regarding Akul Dhawans last-seen-whereabouts was incomplete.