Among other points, the new resolution calls for "the immediate return of all hostages taken by Hamas, living and deceased, and for release of Palestinians unjustly held by Israel" and
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who had her daughters through in vitro fertilization, sought unanimous consent to pass a bill that would federally protect access to the procedure. But it was blocked.
Meanwhile, IDOT announced that it will begin a project on March 1 to replace the County Highway 17 bridge over I-57 east of Sadorus in Champaign County.
Mayor Diane Marlin says she is hoping a resolution calling for "permanent peace" in Gaza will quell concerns voiced in public comment at the last six Urbana City Council meetings.