Along with others across the nation, people of Champaign-Urbana have held protests, die-ins, and marches. Below are photos from some of the events. On Tuesday, November 25, CU Citizens for Peace and Justice held a demonstration outside of the county courthouse and blocked off Main Street for an hour.
On Monday, December 8, UIUC students held a die-in at the Alma Mater.
(Credit: Jeff Putney)
Students at Centennial and Central High Schools in Champaign organized protests. On Wednesday, December 10, Central students marched after school.
On Friday, December 12, Students for Justice, made up of students city-wide, held march with people lining Springfield Ave. in Champaign.