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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
May Berenbaum, head of the entomology department and director for the CAS, speaks about a year-long initiative on misinformation the Center for Advanced Study has recently begun working on.

Center for Advanced Study begins year-long initiative on misinformation

By Lilli Bresnahan, Contributing Writer • Oct 28, 2021

The Center for Advanced Study has begun a year-long initiative on misinformation, conspiracy theories and the infodemic. The initiative, which began on...

A flu-like sickness is making its way around campus as McKinley Health Center urges students to get their flu vaccines.

Flu-like illness spreads on campus

By Cecilia Milmoe, Contributing Writer • Oct 27, 2021

When Abby McGuire, freshman in LAS, started feeling sick after partying, she assumed it was just exhaustion. She tried pushing through, but it eventually...

Matt Toole, recipient of King Dad 2020 by the Illinois Dads Association, poses for a photo with his family after his daughter Regan Toole, Sophomore in the College of Applied Health Sciences, nominated him. This is the first year since Covid-19 began that Dads Weekend will be in-person.

Dads Weekend festivities return to campus

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2021

The 99-year-long tradition of Dads Weekend continues from Oct. 29-31 as zealous students and their dads prepare to dive into three fun-filled days of activities...

Carmen Day, mother of the late Jelani Day, stands in front of his casket embracing family members during his funeral service at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville on Oct. 19. It is important to utilize your voice in seeking justice for Jelani Day from authority figures.

Editorial | Urge authorities to deliver justice for Jelani Day

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • Oct 25, 2021

There are countless misdeeds to the Day family amid Jelani’s bewildering disappearance and death. However, the worst crime amongst all misconduct is...

Carmen Bolden Day, speaks with reporters immediately after burying her son, Jelani Day, at his funeral service on Oct. 19. Day’s relatives, Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH organization call on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and President Joseph Biden to conduct a thorough investigation on the circumstances of his death.

Family buries Jelani Day, Rev. Jesse Jackson calls for justice

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor • Oct 20, 2021

The funeral for Jelani Day, a 25-year-old student at Illinois State University, occurred on Tuesday at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville.  Rev....

Actor Penn Badgley and Arizona State University professor Nura Mowzoon speak to students Thursday as a part of their “Can We Talk?” discourse series. The University of Illinois was the pair's first in-person stop since the pandemic to promote social change.

Actor Penn Badgley promotes social change in college communities

By Carolina Garibay, buzz Editor • Oct 18, 2021

At 4:30 p.m. Thursday, fans started eagerly lining up outside Foellinger Auditorium, umbrellas in hand as they huddled together under Foellinger's roof...

A photo of the old Congregation Anshe Knesset Israel Synagogue that stood at 949 N. Walnut St. from 1929-1991 is shown above. Jewish archives from central Illinois similar to the photo above will be stored at new archives at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections at the University.

Jewish archives from central Illinois to be stored at University 

By Ashley Gilbert, Contributing Writer • Oct 16, 2021

The University is establishing new archives at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections about the Jewish community in central Illinois.  These...

A second arrest has been made in connection to the shooting that took place at Centennial High School on Sept. 25 for aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Second suspect arrested in connection with shooting near Centennial High School

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 13, 2021

Police arrested a second suspect Tuesday morning in connection with the shooting near Centennial High School on Sept. 15. The second suspect, a 17-year-old...

The Party for Socialism and Liberation - Champaign-Urbana protests at the Cancel the Rents in Champaign County rally on Sept. 26. Illinois officials are now facing pressure from the community after the eviction moratorium expired on Oct. 3.

Eviction moratorium ends in Illinois, officials face pressure

By Ashley Gilbert, Contributing Writer • Oct 12, 2021

Illinois’ eviction moratorium that protects tenants from being evicted due to the financial distress of COVID-19 expired on Oct. 3.  The moratorium...

Students carry bundles of produce at a farm while working with the Illinois Student Sustainable Committee on delivering fresh food to campus dining facilities. The Committee is set to have their first first ever sustainability summit followed by a month-long celebration commemorating campus-wide sustainability efforts this month.

Students prepare for first sustainability summit

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • Oct 11, 2021

This October, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hosting its first ever sustainability summit followed by a month-long celebration commemorating...

Otniel Fernandez, sophomore in Applied Health Sciences, and Nguyen Ha, sophomore in ACES, work on their laptops at the new Siebel Center for Design on Aug. 27. The University released a Massmail informing students of a new policy restricting educational technology access based on student testing noncompliance.

UI announces new technology restrictions for COVID-19 testing noncompliance

By Vivian La and George Phelan • Oct 7, 2021

On Wednesday morning, the University released a Massmail informing students of a new policy restricting educational technology access based on student...

Marching Illini, Bret Bielema, and many more come together for the annual dyeing of the fountain as homecoming week starts. Community is Thursday's theme for homecoming week and students are encouraged to come out to the town and participate in Thursday Night Live.

Downtown Champaign debuts Thursday Night Live, celebrates Homecoming with live music, art, more

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • Oct 6, 2021

On Thursday, the University will be celebrating the local community with its first ever Thursday Night Live event in downtown Champaign. The event will...

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