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Pro-Palestine encampment leaves quad but protestors say it isn’t over
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — On Friday, the University of Illinois geared up for graduation with the pro-Palestine encampment officially behind them for now. Campus grounds workers cleared out what was left of the nearly two-week protest Friday morning. Protestors said it was already in their plan to pack up on Friday and say the end […]
Urbana Mayor honors students for 10k hours of volunteer service
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A group of Urbana High School students got special recognition from the city and Mayor Diane Marlin this week. It wasn’t for their grades or athletic accomplishments, but for giving more than 10,000 hours of their time this school year to do volunteer work. More than 100 students were honored in […]
‘Welcome to the alumni family’: Sights and sounds from UI graduation
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — It was a weekend full of pomp and circumstance on the University of Illinois campus, as the class of 2024 tossed their hats and moved their tassels. It’s the end of an era for many college grads. Thousands of Illini grads had picture-perfect weather on Saturday in Memorial Stadium as they […]
‘Your business is to invest in these children’: Special ed advocates urge better training in Champaign schools
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Advocates of the special education program are begging the Champaign School District for more properly trained staff and urging families to know their rights. They say improper training is leading to injuries, families leaving, and lawsuits. One family is still dealing significant injury of a student. “I’m really seriously concerned where […]
Applications open next week for Champaign School Board members
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Applications to be a member of the Champaign Board of Education will open next week, as a part of the search for new members to replenish the board’s ranks. This comes after the board failed to come up with quorum to interview, discuss and vote on the candidates. Regional Superintendent Gary […]
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