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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

Senior Charlie Foster pounds on his chest during a game against UTSA football on Sept. 04. Foster is the University's unofficial mascot because of his game day spirit.

Opinion | UI has an unofficial mascot

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist October 5, 2021

Finding your place in the world can sometimes be one of the most difficult tasks anyone can do, especially when you attend a school like the University...

Sophomore Chase Brown runs with the ball against Charlotte on Saturday. Chase Brown worked hard to get to where he is at with his coaches pushing him hard.

Chase Brown stuffs stat sheet against Charlotte

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2021

Throughout the early part of the season, one of the biggest storylines for Illinois was their backfield, and if there would be a star emergence. During...

A woman checks in a patient awaiting a dose of the Moderna vaccine at the Church of the Living God on Feb. 20. Pfizer booster shots are now available for health care workers, first responders, and the elderly.

Pfizer booster shots available for health care workers, first responders, the elderly

By Royal Shrestha and Alex Chang October 1, 2021

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has begun hosting Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics.  According to Massmails sent this week, health...

Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

Teen killed in Champaign shooting

By The Daily Illini Staff Report September 30, 2021

A 17-year-old male was killed after being shot in the 1500 block of West Kirby Avenue Thursday.  According to the Champaign County Police Department,...

Two drag queens ride atop a white convertible during the CU Pride Parade on Saturday. The community rallied together in support of pride while honoring AIDS history.

CU celebrates annual Pride Parade, honors 40th anniversary of AIDS

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 28, 2021

Attendees in rainbow attire celebrated Saturday’s Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest Parade, which also honored the 40th anniversary of the 1980s AIDS crisis...

The volleyball team comes in for a hug as they finish their game against Colorado on Sept. 4. The team plays against Northwestern on Saturday in Huff Hall.

Illinois volleyball returns to Champaign for ‘Stuff Huff’ against Northwestern

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

The Illini’s win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday night wasn’t pretty, but they pulled it out. After falling in the first set, Illinois went...

Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization protest outside of the Henry Administration Building on Thursday morning. The group demands the University take responsibility for its teaching staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduate employees protest UI’s lack of COVID-19 precautions

By Alex Chang and Willie Cui September 24, 2021

Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization protested outside of the Henry Administration Building Thursday morning, demanding that the University...

The "Royal DystruXion” dance group from Danville performs at the Buy Black Chambana hosted pop-up shop in Helms Park on Sept. 11. The event aims to document and share Black-owned businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Buy Black Chambana hosts pop-up shop in Helms Park

By Brendyn Jones, Assistant Sports On-Air Editor September 22, 2021

Buy Black Chambana, an online directory that aims to document and share Black-owned businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area, hosted the Urban Market Pop-up...

Sister Cindy poses for a photo with two Illinois students on the Main Quad on Sept. 8. Multiple preachers have been traveling to college campuses across the country to share their beliefs.

Sister Cindy, preachers create frenzy on campus

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer September 21, 2021

A woman stood rambling in the middle of a circle of student onlookers on Sept. 8. Several onlookers said her words were nothing but mindless, derogatory...

Police Chief Alice Cary of the University of Illinois Police Department responds to Reddit comments on her laptop. Cary answered questions from the University community to provide more transparency specifically about campus crime.

UI police chief answers questions about campus crime in Reddit AMA

By Alex Chang, Staff Writer September 19, 2021

Police Chief Alice Cary of the University of Illinois Police Department took to Reddit Thursday to answer questions from the University community with...

Students congregate without masks during the Welcome celebration in Lot 31 after new student convocation on Aug. 20. Covid-19 cases have begun to decrease after the initial surge at the start of the semester.

COVID-19 update: Campus cases decrease from initial surge

By George Phelan, Staff Writer September 17, 2021

This week, the recent surge of COVID-19 cases on campus has declined from the initial surge at the start of the semester. Five positive cases were reported...

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