Michael Sweeney

**A source in this story elected to remain confidential due to safety concerns.** During the University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen’s physics discussion, pro-Palestinian supporters called for University system divestment from companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas war. The colloquium was held in the Loomis Laboratory auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. Following UIPD presence and protesters...

Starting Sept. 9, Hessel Park will undergo a $363,823 construction project to add four ADA-compliant and 10 non-ADA parking spaces, according to a press release from the Champaign Park District. The park currently offers two ADA and 23 non-ADA spaces. These additions will also act as a chance to restore the pavement in the area...

Since last Saturday, independent campaigners have set up shop around the Illini Union and the Main Quad in support of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Using the slogan “Cancel Student Debt,” they have been attempting to earn student signatures to bring Kennedy closer to having his name on Illinois’ presidential ballot in November. However,...

Ahead of Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary, Illini fans now have the opportunity to immortalize their legacy in the foundation of Grange Grove with the purchase of a personalized brick that will be laid in the walkway of the popular tailgating grounds.  Fans are given the option of two different sizes — 4 inches by 8...

Each semester, the threat of break-ins remains prevalent on the University campus. In the last two months, theft and property-related crimes have represented more than 45% of all reports to University police, according to the University of Illinois Police Department’s daily crime log. Given its regular occurrence on campus, University police detective Tara Hurless shared...