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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Uniting Pride is hosting its annual Mx. Chambana Pageant on Sunday at Axe Bar on Neil Street in Champaign.

Mx. Chambana Pageant to be held at Axe Bar

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • September 16, 2022
One of the hot air balloons that will be featured at the first annual Champaign County Balloon Festival for tether rides. The festival will take place from Sept. 23 to Sept. 24.

First annual hot air balloon festival floats its way to Champaign

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • September 16, 2022
Non-profit organization, Uniting Pride, has upgrading to a bigger location for their offices at the University's YMCA second floor on Wright Street.

Uniting Pride finds new home, center at University YMCA

By Kylie Corral, Assistant buzz Editor • September 9, 2022
Kona Ice employee taking orders for a delicious treat from fair attendees at the Champaign County Fair. Co-owner of Kona Ice Wes Hanner shares his excitement for the Champaign County Fair this year from July 22-July 30 and for Kone Ice to be attending again in-which the snow cone truck has been a vendor for 7 years at the fair serving a wide variety of snow cones for everyone to enjoy.

Champaign County Fair to feature music, food, fun for everyone

By Kylie Corral, Summer Managing Editor for Reporting • July 21, 2022
Author and muscian Michelle Zauner, also known as Japanese Breakfast, on the album cover of "Jubilee" released on June 4, 2021. Zauner attended the zoom event “An Evening with Michelle Zauner,” presented by Illinois Libraries Present on Thursday.

Michelle Zauner explains writing process, grief in her best-seller ‘Crying in H Mart’

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • July 3, 2022
Protestors march the streets of the CU area displaying signs to fight against the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday. The CU community voices there feelings on the Roe v. Wade overturn as well as coming together outside the Champaign County Courthouse to demonstrate against the Supreme Court's decision.

Roe v. Wade protest: ‘We’re all gathered here today because we know that another future is possible’

By Kylie Corral and Rebecca Oriza • June 25, 2022
Community members play smooth jazz music at the Champaign Park District’s Juneteenth celebration at Douglas Park on Saturday. The district has hosted a Juneteenth celebration for 15 years.

Champaign Juneteenth celebration opens conversations about race

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor-in-Chief • June 20, 2022
The community comes together at the Randolph Street Community Garden during a Juneteenth celebration. Land lead of RSCG Dawn Blackman speaks on the celebration of Juneteenth alongside the celebration of the holiday being held on Sunday at the RSCG which will consist of food, art, parades, and more until dark.

Randolph Street Community Garden celebrates freedom, voting rights on Juneteenth

By Dayae Lee, Assistant News Editor • June 18, 2022
C-U residents enjoy live music at the intersection of Neil and Main St. during Street Fest 2022 on Sunday. Street Fest is an annual event that features a variety of local musicians.

Champaign Streetfest 2022 turns up the heat, kicks off summer celebration

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • June 14, 2022
Drag performers turn up a performance for the audience at a previous performance at the Purim Drag Show on March 10. A brunch event will be held on Sunday at the Holiday Inn which will feature Drag, food, and more.

Local drag queen talks drag brunch, importance of inspiring queer youth

By Carolina Garibay, Staff Writer • June 11, 2022
NOLA's Rock Bar, located on Main Street in downtown Urbana, hosts the P.O.P. Pride Official Pre-Party with Uniting Pride on Saturday to kick off Pride Month. The party included a queen show hosted by local drag queen Ceduxion Carrington.

NOLA’s Rock Bar ‘pre-pride’ party unites local LGBTQ+ community

By Faith Allendorf, INTERIM SUMMER EDITOR IN CHIEF • June 7, 2022
The Literary, located in downtown Champaign, will be hosting a Queer Tango on Sunday in celebration of Pride Month. The event includes a presentation and tango lessons from Heyni Solera.

Champaign book bar hosts ‘Queer Tango’, teaches LGBTQ+ dance

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • June 5, 2022
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