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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

Merry Ann's stands permanently closed at Gregory Place, 701 S Gregory Street in Urbana. Businesses continue to struggle in Illinois despite the phase 5 reopening.

Businesses continue to struggle as Illinois reopens with Phase 5

By Da Yeon Eom, Staff Writer June 24, 2021

For Justin Taylor, owner of JT Walker’s Restaurant & Brewery in Mahomet, Illinois, the pandemic meant facing numerous challenges to his business...

The Olympic rings are seen at the Odaiba waterfront in Tokyo on June 3. This week's worldly events are looked at in-depth.

What is happening in the world?

By Chieh Hsu, Managing Editor for Online June 22, 2021

June 16 - 18 U.S. and European Union seek peace on 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidy  The U.S. and the E.U. have agreed on a truce over a 17-year...

Lizzie Cocoa Duckworth Carter sings Lift Every Voice and Sing to start off the Juneteenth celebration at West Side Park in Champaign on Saturday. The Champaign-Urbana community came together in-person and virtually to commemorate the date the last enslaved African Americans in the United States were notified about their freedom.

Champaign-Urbana celebrates Juneteenth

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor June 22, 2021

Juneteenth has been celebrated by the Black community for years as it marks the date the last enslaved African Americans were notified about their freedom...

A pharmacist at the Church of the Living God fills a syringe with a Moderna vaccine on Feb. 20. The University will require all students to be vaccinated for the fall semester.

UI System requires students on campus to be vaccinated for fall semester

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief June 21, 2021

The University of Illinois System will require students who plan to be on campus this fall to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. According to a Massmail released...

Registered Nurse Lillye Neal fills out vaccine card while holding a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Detroit on April 28. The University is accepting vaccination cards in replace of Covid-19 testing on Monday.

Verified COVID-19 vaccination records replace testing

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor June 18, 2021

The University announced via Massmail that vaccination record cards can now replace COVID-19 on-campus testing starting Monday. Students should check...

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal Miranda attend an event for the film "In the Heights". The movie was released June 11, 2021.

Opinion | ‘In the Heights’ boldly adapts from stage to screen

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor June 17, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” fame, wrote his first musical, “In the Heights,” during his time at Wesleyan University. It is nothing less than...

The Community Closet stands next to the Independent Media Center in Urbana on June 6. The closet is intended to help others who can't afford clothing in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Local activist creates community closet

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor June 16, 2021

Ayan Harris, 18-year old activist, has been taking care of a “community closet” in the Champaign-Urbana area for those struggling to afford clothing.  “Take...

Nicholas Colegrove, sophomore in LAS, stands in front of the bike he will be riding across the country this summer. Colegrove will be raising awareness for people with disabilities who face isolation in partnership with the The Ability Experience’s Journey Of Hope.

Pi Kappa Phi student bikes across US, raises awareness

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor June 15, 2021

Feet lifting up and down, a national band of brothers in the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pedal across mountains and push through the heat of arid lands, only...

The Siebel Center for Design sits quietly at 1208 S. Fourth Street in Champaign, Illinois on April 25. The Hub for Brand Innovation and Advertising Technology is a new initiative that creates a collaborative workspace for students working toward a professional career.

University launches new innovation project

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor June 14, 2021

The University has chosen to fund an innovation project selected from the Investment for Growth Program that aims to foster connections between industry...

A student made poster for the A4E Art Exhibition is shown above. Professor Stacey Robinson speaks about art being for everyone.

“We’re designing the world of tomorrow.”

By Mateo Bautista, Staff Writer June 11, 2021

Assistant Professor Stacey Robinson’s pan sizzled and popped on the stove, each crackle of olive oil releasing the mouthwatering scent of vegan sausage...

Aleks Kovacevic smiles after winning a singles match against Notre Dame May 8. Kovacevic reflects on his past five years at Illinois.

Falling into place: Take a look back at Kovacevic’s five years at Illinois

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer June 6, 2021

Aleks Kovacevic’s decision to play at Illinois wasn’t long in the works at all. In fact, the Midwest wasn’t even a blip in the New York native’s...

The Chicago skyline is photographed by Jack Gillespie during a colorful sunset. Students Sierra Reed and Gillespie have garnered thousands of followers through TikTok by making the platform into a business opportunity.

Student influencers launch business through TikTok

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor June 5, 2021

Sierra Reed, senior in Media, joined TikTok during her sophomore year after seeing her roommate having fun with the app. Over a year later, Reed has amassed...

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