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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

Aki Akhauri, Photographer

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The intersection of Green and Wright sits under construction at noon on March 16. Construction is now halfway complete.

[Photo] Campus construction continues during pandemic

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor • Apr 22, 2020
A bird walks near a lake in Winter Garden, FL on Saturday.

[Photo] Gallery | Daily Illini photographers work from home

By Ryan Ash • Apr 16, 2020
The intersection of Green St and Wright St on March 16. The construction is scheduled to be complete by Dec. 2020.

[Photo] MCORE enters last phases of construction

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2020
The lobby of the GQT Savoy 16 IMAX theater located off of route 45 on Saturday. Savoy 16’s parent company, Goodrich Quality, owes $33 million to other companies.

[Photo] Savoy 16’s parent company files for bankruptcy

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2020
Legends located at 522 East Green St. on Unofficial. Still, not many people have been seen out around 11 a.m.

[Photo] Unofficial 2020: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Mar 6, 2020
The sign for Champaign County Jail stands on South Lierman Avenue in Urbana on Nov. 24. The downtown facility building is facing more severe deterioration, but both jails in Champaign County are said to be lacking in rehabilitative programs and recreational spaces.

[Photo] Champaign County jail inmates endure detrimental conditions

By Diana Anghel, Staff Writer • Dec 2, 2019
Students hanging out with their at the Illini Union's Courtyard Cafe on Monday.

[Photo] Opinion | Befriending strangers is beneficial

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • Nov 12, 2019
People board the 6 p.m. Bestway Shuttle outside of Illinois Street Residence Hall on Friday. Bestway Charter opened new routes to and from the University campus, Oak Brook Mall, Old Orchard Mall and Woodfield Mall.

[Photo] New bus company on campus strives to be “Bestway”

By Diana Anghel, Contributing Writer • Oct 31, 2019
The house is locarted on first street. Greek living often comes with the ability to live away fromm the hustle and bustle of campus.

[Photo] What to expect when going Greek

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • Oct 21, 2019
The Illinois Student Government conducts a meeting on the second floor of the Illini Union on Sept. 8. The ISG voted Wednesday to send Resolution 3.29, “Condemning Ignorance of Racism and Equating Anti-Zionism with Anti-Semitism,” to a committee.

[Photo] ISG debates anti-Zionism, anti-Semitism distinction

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Contributing Writer • Oct 21, 2019
Customers enjoy Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana on April 30. The restaurant has locations in both Champaign and Urbana.

[Photo] Homecoming chaos calls for restaurant relaxation

By Shivali Shukla, Contributing Writer • Oct 14, 2019
The exterior of the Native American House on Nevada Street is pictured on Friday. Though the U.S. recognizes Columbus Day as a federal holiday, the University does not acknowledge it as a holiday in its academic calendar.

[Photo] University works to adopt Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • Oct 14, 2019
Illinois Student Government meeting, Illini Union 2nd floor on Sep. 8.

[Photo] ISG encourages students to come to office hours

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Oct 9, 2019
Kevin Pitts, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at the Office of Provost speaking at the Swanlund Administrative Building on Sep. 13.

[Photo] Student loan forgiveness program rejects majority of applicants post renovation

By YooJin Son, Assistant News Editor • Sep 23, 2019
Protestors for the Climate March gather in front of Alma Mater on Friday.

[Photo] University students participate in world climate march

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Sep 24, 2019
The Illini Student Government meets on the second floor of the Illini Union on Sunday.

[Photo] Student government shines spotlight on campus concerns

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • Sep 12, 2019
Murphy’s Pub’s gaming area is located toward the back of the bar. Gambling has been greatly expanded in Illinois following a bill signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker earlier this year.

[Photo] Legalized gambling in Illinois can bring unwanted effects

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • Sep 9, 2019
Sadeen AlHalabi, freshman in FAA, uses her phone on the Main Quad. Derek Hoiem, associate professor in Engineering, urges students to be wary about consenting to facial recognition technology in various apps because it can be used to track individuals.

[Photo] Facial recognition apps pose security issue

By Julie Kang, Assistant News Editor • Sep 5, 2019
The exterior of Cracked on Green Street on Saturday is pictured above. The business, founded by University alumnus Daniel Krause, announced plans to expand to Chicago.

[Photo] Cracked goes from food truck to Chicago-area chain

By Erica Finke, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2019
Crowds overlook the commencement stage at Memorial Stadium. The University held a University-wide commencement ceremony on May 11.

Illinois remembers Commencement Weekend 2019

By Aki Akhauri, Photographer • May 30, 2019
Vikram Sardana, senior in LAS and ISG's Chair of Academic Affairs, talks about ISG's letter supporting Texas State University's ban on TPUSA.

[Photo] ISG supports resolution against national conservative organization

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2019
Elise Swopes speaks at the TEDxUIUC conference at Krannert Center on Sunday.

[Photo] TEDxUIUC brings new ideas to campus

By Ayse Pirge, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2019
Students in Illini Student Musicals perform at their “Footloose” dress rehearsal at the Lincoln Hall Theater on Wednesday. The actors performed a flash mob on the Main Quad to advertise the show.

[Photo] Cut loose: actors share meaning of musical

By Anna Wright, Contributing Writer • Apr 8, 2019
The front desk of the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute on Wednesday.

[Photo] Health equity program prompts students to research health disparities

By Bénédicte Yenyi, Staff writer • Mar 29, 2019
Students taking an exam at the Computer-Based Testing Facility in the basement of Grainger Engineering Library on March 12. Computer science proficiency exams will now be offered in the middle of the fall and spring semesters.

[Photo] Dates for CS proficiency exams moved to middle of semester

By David Ruvinkskiy, Staff Writer • Mar 21, 2019
Prof. Haitham Al-Hassanieh in his room at the Coordinate Science Lab on March 4.

[Photo] Professors receive Sloan fellowship

By Tiara Cosby, Staff Writer • Mar 11, 2019
Martha Gillette talks about "The Clocks that Time Us: Dynamics in Brain Metabolism and Sleep" at Beckman Institute, Room 1005 on Thursday.

[Photo] Director of neuroscience to talk about brain’s internal clock

By The Daily Illini staff report • Mar 6, 2019
The main entrance to Carle Foundation Hospital on Saturday. The hospital is sponsoring the Health Make-a-Thon, a competition in which participants submit a potential solution to a health-based issue with broad societal impact.

[Photo] Make-a-Thon competition to gather health innovation ideas

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Feb 26, 2019
Rev. Jennifer Bailey speaks at the Interfaith Conference at the SDRP on Saturday.

[Photo] Interfaith Conference celebrates inclusion, intersectionality

By Ayse Pirge, Contributing Writer • Feb 24, 2019
Allyson Purpura (Senior curator) and Tim Fox (Design and installation specialist) installing the "Hand to Hand: Painting and the Animation of History in Northern India" exhibit at Krannert Art Museum. 02/21/19.

[Photo] Krannert to host exhibition displaying Indian art

By The Daily Illini staff report • Feb 22, 2019
Protesters at the Champaign Municipal Building during the Champaign-Urbana Presidents Day National Emergency Protest on Monday.

[Photo] CU Presidents Day protest against President Donald Trump’s national emergency

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • Feb 19, 2019
Domino's Pizza located on the corner of First and Green. Due to increases in delivery robbery, the Champaign Police Department is reminding delivery drivers and the public to be cautious of any suspicious activity.

[Photo] Champaign Police report increase in delivery robberies

By The Daily Illini staff report • Jan 30, 2019
The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment office is located in Suite 350 of the National Soybean Research Laboratory at 1101 W. Peabody St. The nonprofit organization Second Nature has recognized the University's efforts in sustainability by presenting the Climate Leadership Award, a prize given to only two institutions each year.

[Photo] University earns Climate Leadership Award

By The Daily Illini staff report • Jan 26, 2019
Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, speaks at the Illini Union on Jan. 23.

[Photo] ‘The Hate U Give’ author Angie Thomas promotes activism, empathy

By Elizabeth Sayasane, Assistant Features Editor • Jan 24, 2019
Mohammad Amdad Ali in his lab at the Beckman Institute on Monday. Ali is a postdoctoral researcher working on the sensor.

[Photo] Climate change report calls for local action

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • Dec 6, 2018
Illinois saw a record-breaking pumpkin yield ahead of fall festivals this year due to ideal weather prolonging the growing season.

[Photo] Pumpkin yield highest in 20 years ahead of fall celebrations

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • Oct 28, 2018
Students visit a tent set up on the Main Quad in front of the Illini Union during Pollapalooza on Friday. The event was created to encourage students to vote in the upcoming election and included information tables, free food and live music.

[Photo] Students encouraged to vote at Pollapalooza

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • Oct 26, 2018
Wingin Out, located on Green Street, is a popular late-night destination for students at the University. Employees have experienced numerous instances of students who come to the establishment after a night out.

[Photo] Student volunteers aid grieving children

By Clare Budin, Contributing Writer • Oct 25, 2018