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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Pictured above is Connie Gyorr, and her daughter, Marisa MacDuff, who passed away from a cocaine-fentanyl overdose in 2016. Gyorr, created the foundation Marisa’s Purpose in her daughter’s honor to educate and raise awareness about the opioid epidemic.

Community combats opioid crisis through education, awareness

By Sidney Madden, Longform Editor | Assistant Features Editor November 14, 2019

When 20-year-old Marisa MacDuff was declared dead in 2016, her mother, Connie Gyorr, didn’t know why she passed away for 10 weeks. When she learned her...

The Champaign Fire Department, located at 307 S. Randolph St. The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association and Northern Illinois University will be holding several sessions across the state to aid police officers and firefighters who may be dealing with PTSD.

PTSD training sessions hope to counter first responder suicides

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer September 13, 2019

To counter high suicide rates among first responders, the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association and Northern Illinois University will host training...

Medals for the Illinois Marathon 5k are displayed inside Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Illinois Half Marathon 2019

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor April 27, 2019

Death of man found on Green Street likely due to natural causes

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor November 12, 2018

The Champaign Police Department is investigating the death of Robert Chambers, 28-year-old man from Urbana, who was found unresponsive on Green Street...

Students walk in front of Espresso Royale, located at 1117 W. Oregon St. in Urbana. This location, along with Starbucks on Green Street, will close its doors in the next month.

Governor candidate to meet students at coffee shops on campus

By The Daily Illini Staff Report March 12, 2018

Daniel Biss, candidate for Governor, will be stopping at four coffee shops on campus Tuesday to promote his candidacy. He will be at Espresso Royale...

Trumps new budget proposal to affect student loans

Trump’s new budget proposal to affect student loans

By The Daily Illini Staff Report February 14, 2018

President Trump’s new budget plan calls for changes in higher education and student loans. The budget is still subject to change as it waits for congressional...

Portrait of University professor Jonathan Ebel. Ebel is a professor in the Department of Religion and is a Democratic congressional candidate for the 13th Congressional District.

Democratic candidate Jon Ebel calls for Senator Franken to step down

By The Daily Illini Staff Report December 8, 2017

University professor and congressional candidate for the 13th district Jon Ebel joined the ranks of Democrats that called for Senator Al Franken's resignation. Ebel...

Both Champaign and Urbana have weekly farmers markets throughout the summer, providing opportunities to buy locally sourced goods. The Champaign market is on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the Urbana Market at the Square is on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.

Local farmers’ markets provide seasonal, crafted options

By Taylor Wegner, Staff Writer June 2, 2017

Farmers’ Markets allow visitors to purchase goods directly from local artisans, farmers and various other kinds of vendors. Living in the Champaign-Urbana...

The Champaign Park District announced the lineup for performances at the Virginia Theatre for the 2017 to 2018 season. Performers include ZZ Top and Lily Tomlin.

Virginia Theatre announces upcoming season’s lineup

By Samantha Jones Toal, Brand Manager June 1, 2017

The Champaign Park District released the upcoming lineup of movies, concerts and special events to take place at the Virginia Theatre for the 2017 to 2018...

The new Slice Factory on the Green street.

Slice Factory opening delayed by mechanical work

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime Editor April 17, 2017

Originally expected to begin operating in March, the opening of the Chicago-based pizza chain Slice Factory delayed opening once again due to construction....

buzz is back

buzz is back

By Jess Peterson, Buzz Editor April 10, 2017

The thing that dissuaded me from joining my high school’s newspaper was the idea that somebody else would be telling me what to write. Yes, I could have...

The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Jan. 30. Marlin will be the next mayor of Urbana, defeating Rex Bradfield with 86.25 percent of the vote.

Diane Marlin wins Urbana mayoral race

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime Editor April 4, 2017

Diane Marlin trumped Rex Bradfield in the April 4 Urbana mayoral race, winning with 86 percent of the vote in all 23 precincts, according to the Champaign...

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