Witnesses: Man yelled racial slurs while driving truck with Confederate flag around Campustown
I grew up about 20 minutes outside of C-U. In high school (~10 years ago), for many (and I suspect in many other rural areas), it was a past-time to drive around campus and harass students, particularly international students, on a near-weekly basis.
It was as disgusting, but also unsurprising given many in these communities’ feelings towards diversity.
It’s always struck me as sad that someone would derive more joy from tearing down diversity than learning from it and appreciating the perks of being close to a global community full of different cultures.
Sad, but not surprised.
(Julie Wurth and Mary Schenk / News-Gazette)
Illinois Issues: Abortion Restrictions In Surrounding States Draw Women To Illinois
(Maureen McKinney / Illinois Public Media)
Illini basketball: Elite NBA Factory?
Both Meyers Leonard and Kendrick Nunn started for the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Nunn had a great game – especially for an undrafted rookie. Here are some highlights:
UI giving extra time on fee waivers for Chicago high-schoolers affected by teachers strike
(Julie Wurth / News-Gazette)
Opening date for Kam’s new home? ‘We’re trying to make New Year’s Eve’
This building doesn’t exist yet (sort of), and it’s going to get very cold between now and January 1st. We’ll see!
Speaking of which, Legends seems to have taken a swing at Kam’s:
(Ben Zigterman / News-Gazette)
New Exhibit Challenges Beliefs About Value & Morality Of Long-Term Incarceration
(Christine Herman / Illinois Public Media)
Have you checked out Plant Mode’s new space yet?
This store is rad and in a very cool building.
(Patrick Singer / Smile Politely)
County board chairman’s nominee for District 10 vacancy sworn in
(Tim Mitchell / News-Gazette)
