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02/12/2025

Illinois Eagle Weekly eNews - Feb. 12, 2025 -

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02/11/2025

As the largest children’s hospital in Illinois and one of the oldest gender-affirming care programs, the policy change impacts families and individuals across the state.

02/11/2025

The New York Times Editorial Board on Sunday released an opinion piece calling Trump's attacks on transgender Americans "shameful." The paper has been influential in fueling those attacks.

The New York Times Editorial Board today released an opinion piece calling Trump's attacks on transgender Americans "shameful." The paper has been influential in fueling those attacks.

02/11/2025

In South Africa, a 36-year-old living with HIV since childhood fears she will lose access to treatment due to Trump’s policy.

In South Africa, a 36-year-old living with HIV since childhood fears she will lose access to treatment due to Trump’s policy.

02/11/2025

The federal agency is complying with one of Trump's orders to legally erase transgender people.

The federal agency is complying with one of Trump's orders to legally erase transgender people.

02/11/2025

“Level the starting line, but let merit determine the finish line.”

Far from being a radical concept, DEI is a time-tested set of practices rooted in the pursuit of fairness, economic progress and global competitiveness.

02/11/2025

Pritzker took President Donald Trump’s stated desire to take over Greenland as a cue to sarcastically announce “Illinois will now be annexing Green Bay to protect itself against enemies, foreign and domestic.”

Gov. JB Pritzker took President Donald Trump's stated desire to take over Greenland as a cue to sarcastically announce “Illinois will now be annexing Green Bay to protect itself against enemies, foreign and domestic.”

02/11/2025

The state continues to face a shortage of staff and resources.

02/11/2025

TW: This story includes content related to su***de.

This story includes content related to su***de. If you or someone you know needs help, the national su***de and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 or visiting the online chat at 988lifeline.org. Julia Kathary (right) listens to her daughter, Connie Kathary (left), tell her about....

02/10/2025

A round-up of news from across the state and beyond.

02/10/2025

The lawsuit is one of several moving against Trump's executive orders targeting transgender people in the military, healthcare, and international travel rights.

The lawsuit is one of several moving against Trump's executive orders targeting transgender people in the military, healthcare, and international travel rights.

02/07/2025

Hidden away on the fifth floor of The Lincoln Building is Downtown Champaign’s newest tattoo studio.

Hidden away on the fifth floor of The Lincoln Building is Downtown Champaign's newest tattoo studio.