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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

Two workers prep food at the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen on Oct. 17, 2018. Despite Covid-19 regulations, the kitchen continues to operate outside the dining room.

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen: Business continues despite COVID-19 restrictions

By Madison Holcomb, Contributing Writer November 29, 2021

Due to COVID-19, the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen’s dining room has been closed since March of 2020, going on 19 months and counting.  The Daily Bread...

Megan Cooney celebrates with her teammates during Illinois' match against Purdue on Oct. 6 at Huff Hall. The Illini will face West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament this weekend.

Illinois volleyball earns berth in NCAA tournament, will take on West Virginia in first round

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor November 28, 2021

For the first time since 2019, Illinois volleyball is back in the postseason, earning a berth in the NCAA tournament, which will begin this weekend. The...

Owen Carney Jr. hoists the Land of Lincoln Trophy following Illinois' 47-14 win over Northwestern at Memorial Stadium in 2021.

Illinois football reclaims Land of Lincoln Trophy, dominates Northwestern in 47-14 win

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor November 27, 2021

Looking to bring the Land of Lincoln Trophy back to Champaign for the first time since 2014, Illinois dominated Northwestern from start to finish, winning...

Illinois attempts to defend Northwestern during their game at Ryan Field on Nov. 27, 2021. Northwestern is projected to struggle again next year, while Illinois looks to pick up after a successful 2022.

Illinois football wraps up regular season with battle with Northwestern for Land of Lincoln Trophy

By Wes Holllenberg, Staff Writer November 27, 2021

Illinois football will wrap up its regular season hosting Northwestern at Memorial Stadium for the annual rivalry game at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. Head...

Santa Clause waves to parade goers in front of Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown Champaign. The 21st Annual Parade of Lights — organized by the Champaign Center Partnership and presented by Christie Clinic is set to happen on Saturday at 6:00 pm.

Parade of Lights gives CU new holiday normal

By Alexis Ramirez, Staff Writer November 26, 2021

After a one-year hiatus from in-person winter festivities, downtown Champaign prepares for an Elvis-inspired “blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.” The...

A photo of Thanksgiving rolls at Central Illinois Bakehouse is shown above. Central Illinois Bakehouse is one of the several Thanksgiving meal options in C-U this year.

CU offers cost-effective Thanksgiving meal options

By Isabelle Bertolini, Staff Writer November 25, 2021

Holidays are always a stressful occasion. Not only that, but a Thanksgiving meal (although delicious) can be stressful and overwhelming. It isn’t always...

The Krannert Center for Performing Arts is now requiring proof of the Covid-19 vaccination or negative test to enter.

Krannert Center requires COVID-19 vaccine or negative results for entry

By Lilli Bresnahan, Staff Writer November 24, 2021

The Krannert Center for Performing Arts has begun asking that all audience members show proof of vaccination or that they have a recent negative COVID-19...

Wide Receiver Isaiah Williams sprints past an Iowa defender during the game at Kinnick Stadium yesterday. Illinois struggles to gain momentum against Iowa after their strong start.

Illinois football’s offense struggles to build momentum against Iowa after stellar opening drive

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2021

Coming into Saturday’s matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes, there was an odd amount of positivity surrounding Illinois’ chances to come out with a victory.  On...

Emma Curcuru, a University alumna, holds a Bee Sassy acai bowl outside of the Just Be Acai camper on Friday morning. Curcuru founded the business and has been extremely successful on campus with help from her family.

Humans of CU: The berry bright entreprenuer

By Jacqueline Barba, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

Beaming like a ray of buttery, yellow sunshine, the Just Bee Acai camper can often be found with a long line of students waiting outside. The food truck,...

Natalie Declerck performs a "frontside 180" at the Spalding Park Skatepark on Nov. 6.

Shred the town: Skateboarders request light system

By Cameron Krasucki, Photo Editor November 17, 2021

Skateboarders around Champaign-Urbana said the community represents a makeshift family. Brought together by their admiration for skating, the skaters...

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema walks out of the tunnel during the team's game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Bielema has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday morning.

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Saturday’s game at Iowa

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor November 16, 2021

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not travel to Iowa for the team's game on Saturday. Assistant head...

With ongoing supply chain complications, Illini Union Bookstore shares their worries about spring course materials not arriving on time with less than half of spring courses submitting their materials on the due date of Oct. 7.

UI bookstore expresses concern over availability of spring course materials

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

The University sent out a Massmail on Wednesday asking academic departments to submit their spring course materials to the Illini Union Bookstore, noting...

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