Israel

At a discussion on Monday, Students for Justice in Palestine decried Israeli military actions and promoted student advocacy for a ceasefire.

Illinois State University students and community members gathered on the Quad on Thursday for a vigil calling for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visited with health care providers in the 17th Congressional District to learn about key challenges in the industry. Among his top priorities are expanding access to care and mental health resources for patients and health care workers.

While war is waged in Gaza, trauma can have an impact a lot closer to home — even in Bloomington-Normal.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted to move ahead with an investigation of potential impeachable offenses by President Biden. All House Republicans did so.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a Democrat who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal, said he wants to see the peace process expedited as the Israel-Hamas war passes the two-month mark and the death toll continues to increase.

With ISU, Ariel Atias leads the Redbirds regardless of whether he is competing or cheering on his teammates. The senior from Haifa, Israel, brings a unique presence to the team.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen took a tour Friday night of the Illinois State University campus with interim president Aondover Tarhule and discussed the state of education in central Illinois, and national and international affairs.

More than 100 protesters marched in Uptown Normal and on the Illinois State University campus to protest Israeli military attacks in Gaza.

Illinois State University politics and government professor Ali Riaz calls on the U.S. to take a more forceful role in trying to broker a deal to create an independent Palestinian state.