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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

A group of HORT 105: Vegetable Gardening students mix up cabbage for sauerkraut in the Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building on Friday. The course shows students how to tend to their own sustainable gardens.

Students earn green thumbs in vegetable gardening class

By Celestina Edleman, Contributing Writer Nov 18, 2019

Hands-on gardening courses aren’t just offered at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — students can gain classroom and in-field horticulture...

Lere Oladipo is a part of a tackle during the Illini's game versus Akron on Aug 31.

Hana Inman-Grabow announces plans to press charges against Oladipo, sue University

By Meghan Rest, Sports Editor Nov 16, 2019

On Friday, University of Illinois student Hana Inman-Grabow announced plans to press charges against suspended sophomore Illini football player Lere Oladipo...

Jacob Benjamin, manager at the Campus Bike Center located on Pennsylvania Avenue, repairs a bike on Friday. The staff of the bike shop, Benjamin included, teaches people how to perform bike maintenance, like flat tires.

Campus Bike Center teaches bike maintenance

By Michael Caruso, Contributing Writer Nov 14, 2019

The Campus Bike Center hosts two “Bike Fix-A-Flat” events this semester. One session was already hosted on Nov. 6; however, another will be available...

Rebecca Craddock runs at the Illini Open at the UI Arboretum on Aug. 30.

Illini hope to build off momentum gained at Big Ten Championships

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor Nov 13, 2019

The Illinois men’s and women’s cross country team will look to build off the momentum generated from the Big Ten Championships at the NCAA Regionals...


Ali Andrews pulls up for a three pointer at the Illini's game vs. Holy Cross at the State Farm Center on Nov. 10.

Illinois hosts Austin Peay Wednesday

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer Nov 12, 2019

The Illinois women’s basketball team started it’s season 2-0 for the second consecutive year, after beating Chicago State and Holy Cross to start their...

The Acacia Fraternity house is shown at 302 E. Armory Ave. on Sunday. The fraternity recently took responsibility for a string of stolen decorations across the Champaign-Urbana area.

Disappearing decorations found, fraternity takes responsibility

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer Nov 11, 2019

Throughout the month of October, many residents of Champaign-Urbana began to notice their Halloween decorations were disappearing from outside of their...

The Illini Football team erupts in celebration after defeating the Michigan State Spartans on Nov. 9, 2019. The Illini won 37-34. The Illini now have the chance to build on the success in 2019 as this season is set to start Oct. 23-24.

Illini beat Spartans, becomes bowl game eligible under Lovie Smith

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer Nov 10, 2019

On fourth down with 45 seconds to go, Illinois needed a touchdown to complete a school-record comeback. Quarterback Brandon Peters received the snap...

The entrance of the Main Library on Wright Street on Jan. 27, 2019.

Former University employee accused of theft from music library, court date set for January

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor Nov 7, 2019

A former employee of the University has been charged with theft from allegedly selling rare musical books stolen from the Music Library. The actions...

Senior guard Andrés Feliz dribbles in front of Nicholls State's defense during the team's home regular-season opener. The Illini beat the Colonels 78-70 in overtime at the State Farm Center on Nov. 4. Ben Tschetter, The Daily Illini.

Illinois inches past Nicholls State in overtime during regular-season opener

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2019

Illinois men’s basketball opened up its season in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, going into overtime against Nicholls State. The Illini...

A Skytrak vehicle sits on the corner of Sixth and Daniel streets in preparation for the start of construction on Monday. The site will eventually be home to a new high-rise.

Construction of high-rise on Sixth, Daniel streets began Monday

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Nov 5, 2019

A new construction project began Monday, northeast of the intersection of Daniel and Sixth streets. Core Spaces, a private developer, is building an apartment,...

The Illini celebrate their win at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Illinois beat Rutgers 38-10 after being tied 10-10 at halftime.

Illinois moves one game closer to bowl berth after blowout of Rutgers

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer Nov 4, 2019

After a first half that saw the momentum swing back-and-forth between the Scarlet Knights and the Illini, Illinois blew Rutgers out of the water off the...

Lere Oladipo is a part of a tackle during the Illini's game versus Akron on Aug 31.

Officials respond to Illini football player Oladipo domestic abuse allegations

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer Oct 30, 2019

Illinois sophomore defensive tackle Lere Oladipo has not suited up for the Illini since the Sept. 9 matchup at the University of Connecticut despite not...