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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
Volunteers at Jubilee Cafe, a weekly free dinner event hosted by the Community United Church of Christ on Sixth Street, serve up broccoli cheddar soup with ham, salad and a roll to community members on Nov. 17. The event happens every Monday night from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the basement of the CUCC and offers fresh vegetables and pantry staples.

[Photo] Jubilee Cafe creates community through food

By Sarah Jacobson, Copy Editor • Nov 24, 2025
University alumni and tech CEOs Sidney Lu and Arvind Krishna answer questions about the future of technology during a panel discussion at the Illini Union on Nov. 14. The panel was a lead-up to Krishna, Lu and former Engineering professor Pete Sauer’s induction into The Grainger College of Engineering Hall of Fame.

[Photo] CEOs give fireside chat ahead of Grainger Hall of Fame induction

By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Nov 15, 2025
Ana Raquel, senior in LAS and president of Vitality Dance Team, leads practice for the Greek affiliated dance team on Wednesday evening.

[Photo] Greek-affiliated dance team brings sisterhood to dance

By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2025
Freshman outside hitter Alyssa Aguayo receives a serve from Michigan at Huff Hall Saturday night. Illinois lost this game and would lose again to Minnesota on Wednesday.

[Photo] 3rd straight sweep has Illinois tumbling down Big Ten ranks

By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Oct 31, 2025
Thousands of people gather around a podium in front of the Champaign County Courthouse in downtown Urbana for the No Kings protest on Saturday. The protest featured several speakers before community members and students took to the streets to march.

Gallery | No Kings protest shuts downtown down

By Adam Edwards, Noah Markunas, Emily Nnodi and Alyssa Shih • Oct 19, 2025
During the No Kings protest on Saturday afternoon, attendees supporting immigrants brought flags and cheered as cars honked their horns. The protest drew thousands to protest in Downtown Urbana.

[Photo] No Kings protest draws thousands in Urbana

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Oct 19, 2025
A crossed out king from a deck of cards sits tucked in an elderly protester's hat.

[Photo] Gallery | No Kings protest shuts downtown down

Oct 18, 2025
Customers order pastries and coffee at BakeLab in Urbana on Feb. 10

[Photo] CU best fall eats and drinks

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Sep 25, 2025
A mellophone player in the Marching Illini walks in the 2024 Homecoming Parade on Sept. 13, 2024.

[Photo] Homecoming in harmony: CU’s music scene fuels celebration

By Lauren Castaldo, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Sep 23, 2025
Hannah Cohen plays at Gallery Art Bar during PYGMALION on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Hannah Cohen performs ethereal set at PYGMALION Day 3

By Olivia Dvorak, Staff Writer • Sep 21, 2025
The Shebik Family Reading Room in the Main Library houses the Literatures and Languages Library. The Illinois Secretary of State awarded the UI System more than $1.3 million in funding for library service programs.

[Photo] Secretary of State awards $1.3 million to UI System library service

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Sep 19, 2025
The Shebik Family Reading Room and the Literature and Languages Library can be found on the second floor of the Main Library. The reading room is a popular spot for studying on campus.

[Photo] UI librarians share services, purpose for undergraduates

By Maaike Niekerk, Managing Editor • Jul 17, 2025
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union members rally for a new contract on April 11. AFSCME Local 900 and the Champaign County Board Labor Committee reached a tentative contract deal on Tuesday.

[Photo] AFSCME Local 900, Champaign County reach tentative contract agreement

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Jul 8, 2025
Campus and community police officers stand together at a protest in April 2024, prior to the 2025-26 budget debate.

[Photo] Urbana residents slam city council’s proposed 2026 budget

By Sam Gregerman and Aakarsh Garg • Jun 17, 2025
A protestor holds a Palestine flag during a rally on March 24.

[Photo] CAIR designates UI as ‘Hostile Campus’ for handling of pro-Palestine advocacy

By Anna Williams, Copy Editor • May 13, 2025
Students study at the Main Library on April 22. The federal government has cut millions of dollars in funding to organizations that support library operations.

[Photo] NEH, IMLS funding cuts drain UI Library

By Avery Paterson and Riley Shankman • May 10, 2025
Pedestrians wait to cross the intersection of Green and Wright Streets on April 23.Green Street has served as the heart of campustown for generations of students.

[Photo] A walk through Green Street’s cultural changes

By Helen Maurer, Senior Copy Editor • May 8, 2025
UIPD responded to Talbot Laboratory on Wednesday after reports of an armed suspect threatening a female.

[Photo] UIPD reports to Talbot Laboratory following safety concern

By Jessie Wang and Anna Ceja • Apr 30, 2025
Attendees of the March for Science hold up signs on March 7. The demonstration starting at the Alma Mater was part of a nationwide call for support of research.

[Photo] UI joins lawsuit disputing Department of Energy funding cuts to universities

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor • Apr 15, 2025
AFSCME Locals 698 and 3700 members and supporters rally together on Friday afternoon on the Main Quad.

[Photo] Worker unions rally for improved wages, updated contract

By Anna Ceja and Avery Paterson • Apr 12, 2025
Flags of Palestine and handmade signs were abundant during a Monday afternoon gathering protesting the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and the limitation of pro-Palestinian speech.

[Photo] This week in news: Community rallies for Palestine, earthquake hits Myanmar

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor • Mar 30, 2025
Faculty, students and community members gathered on Monday afternoon to call for support of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University protest leader who was recently arrested.

[Photo] Pro-Palestine rally kicks off Israeli Apartheid Week

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2025
Downpour rain sweeping across campus following a severe weather warning issued on March 14.

Tornado warning sweeps across Champaign County

By Qaasim Jatoi and Alyssa Shih • Mar 14, 2025
A crowd gathers on Friday, March 7 at the Alma Mater for the March For Science. The protest was one of many across the country that sought to show support of science and researchers but also included support of diversity and a resistance toward the Trump Administration's recent actions against the scientific community.

Gallery | Demonstrators stand up and march for science

By James Hoeck, Alyssa Shih and Vasumathi Urs-Juffa • Mar 10, 2025
A crowd gathers on Friday, March 7 at the Alma Mater for the March For Science. The protest was one of many across the country that sought to show support of science and researchers but also included support of diversity and a resistance toward the Trump Administration's recent actions against the scientific community.

[Photo] Science Protest

Mar 9, 2025
On March 7, faculty, students and community members gathered for the Stand Up for Science protest. The protest was one of many across the country calling for scientific funding.

[Photo] This week in news: Trump launches trade war, community members Stand Up for Science

By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter • Mar 9, 2025
Illini Pub Cycle riders cheer as they ride down Green Street during Unofficial on Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Unofficial 2025: Live updates

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Mar 7, 2025
The Pandamonium Doughnuts truck on Wright St. The shop based on Windsor Rd. in Champaign offers seasonal flavors and gourmet doughnuts.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Doughnut: Pandamonium Doughnuts

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Binny's Beverage Depot sits on W Town Center Blvd. in Champaign on Feb. 14. The liquor store carries a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Liquor Store: Binny’s Beverage Depot

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 6, 2025
A chicken shawarma bowl from Shawarma Joint on Green Street is served on Feb. 10. With its central location, Shawarma Joint is one of many food spots treasured by locals.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Vegetarian Food: Shawarma Joint

By Andy Cho, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
A fresh fruit danish from BakeLab sits on its plate on Feb. 10 at 410 S. Lincoln Ave in Urbana.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Bakery: BakeLab Pâtisserie and Café

By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
A Shawarma Joint staff employee prepares the meat in the kitchen for customers to enjoy on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Middle Eastern Food: Shawarma Joint

By Jack Larson, Audience Director • Mar 6, 2025
Promotional material for Deshawn Williams’ 2025 mayoral campaign against Annie Adams at a forum in the University YMCA on Feb. 5.

[Photo] Urbana mayoral candidate DeShawn Williams reflects on past experiences, future goals

By Nina Athanasopoulos, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2025
Urbana mayoral candidates Deshawn Williams (left) and Annie Adams (right) chat before a forum at the University YMCA on Feb. 5.

[Photo] Guide to Urbana’s mayoral election

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • Feb 20, 2025
Urbana mayoral candidates Deshawn Williams (left) and Annie Adams (right) introduce themselves at the beginning of a forum at the University YMCA on Wednesday night. The two candidates have been appearing in front of the community often ahead of the February 25th vote.

[Photo] Urbana mayoral candidates share visions on revitalizing city

By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Feb 7, 2025
Senior freestyle swimmer Logan Kuehne waves an Illinois flag before swimmers step up on the diving blocks in a meet against Kansas on Oct. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Highlights from Illinois’ first victory of 2025 over Eastern Illinois

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 2, 2025
Snow settles on the mammoth statue outside of the Natural History Building on Nov. 21.

[Photo] City of Champaign announces plan for snowstorm

By Anya Nair, Staff Writer • Jan 4, 2025
UIPD officers approach protestors at the Palestinian encampment at the foot of Alma Mater on Apr. 26.

[Photo] Pro-Palestine protester pleads guilty to mob action, officer obstruction

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2024
Students wait in line to vote at Illini Union on Nov. 5.

[Photo] Students react to Trump’s reelection

By Anna Ceja and Park Mitchell • Nov 12, 2024
A student walks by the Illini Union on Election Day. At 11 a.m., the voting line ran through hallways and snaked through the Union ballroom.

[Photo] Election Day 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Nov 5, 2024
Students queue outside of the University YMCA to vote for Election Day on Nov. 5.

[Photo] Political RSOs discuss membership ahead of 2024 election

By Grace Sun, Contributing Writer • Nov 5, 2024
Voters wait in line at the University YMCA at 8:03 a.m. Polls opened at 6 a.m.

[Photo] UPDATED: Champaign County voting system down this morning, now back up

By Alice Mei, Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • Nov 5, 2024
Steven D. Schwinn, professor in Law at the University of Illinois at Chicago, speaks to attendees of the Friday Forum at the University YMCA on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Steven D. Schwinn speaks on SCOTUS, election at University YMCA

By David Flores, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2024
Rev. Leah Robberts-Mosser, the Lead Pastor at Community United Church of Christ. Rev. Robberts-Mosser recently gave a talk on what the Bible says about the LGBTQ+ community on Sunday, Sept. 15.

[Photo] Reverend Robberts-Mosser makes safe religious space for LGBTQ+ community

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2024
Students walk on the Main Quad between classes.

[Photo] Opinion | Why don’t we care about each other?

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • Sep 25, 2024
Augustus Wood, Assistant Professor in the School of Labor & Employment Relations, speaks about workers' rights to members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) on Friday afternoon. SEIU represents building workers across campus and voted to strike last week.

[Photo] SEIU holds rally to strike, gather support

By Alice Mei, Staff Writer • Sep 14, 2024
Local writer Will Reger reads poetry from one of his books during the first Song, Poetry, Expression, Art, and Knowledge (SPEAK) Cafe event at Krannert Art Museum on Thursday evening, Sept. 5. The monthly open mic aims to provide a space for anyone to create and present their work.

[Photo] SPEAK Cafe offers a welcoming space to share

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Sep 8, 2024
A pro-Palestine protestor holding up a sign that reads “divest now” at the SJP encampment near Alma Mater on April 26. The University invested more than $27 million in companies linked to the war in Israel and Gaza in 2023.

[Photo] Deconstructing divestment: UI invested $27 million in companies linked to war in Gaza in 2023

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang • Jun 11, 2024
UIPD officers stand alongside one another during a encampment protest for Palestine at Alma Matter on April 26.

[Photo] Urbana City Council discusses increasing police funding and presence

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024
Tables set up in front of Foellinger Auditorium on May 1 with food and water for demonstrators.

[Photo] Live coverage: Encampment remains on Main Quad to fourth day

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 1, 2024
A makeshift shield lays next to cones and a tent on Tuesday morning at the Main Quad as the Palestine encampment continues to carry through the week.

[Photo] Live coverage: Third day of encampment persists on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Apr 30, 2024
Students take graduation photos as the protesters assemble on the Main Quad in the background.

[Photo] Live coverage: SJP calls for reinstated encampment on the Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Apr 28, 2024
Protesters celebrate police officers withdrawing from the barricade. On Friday morning protestors set up an encampment for Palestine which was shut down by University police and University Facilities & Services, leading to one arrest. Protestors reconvened at Alma in the afternoon setting up an encampment which lasted late into the night on Friday.

Gallery | Day 1 Recap: Palestine encampment rekindles after hiatus

By James Hoeck, Athena Ly, Isaac Pinkus, Anika Khandavalli, Anh-Khoi Pham, Alyssa Shih and Lucas Sun • Apr 27, 2024
A banner with "Gaza will be free" written on it hangs at the north side of the encampment during the day on Friday.

[Photo] Chancellor Jones addresses temporary resolution to Illini Union encampment

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Michael Bales and Athena Ly • Apr 26, 2024
Students from the University gather at the Alma Mater for an encampment protest on Friday morning, April 26. The protest was met with action from University Facilities & Services, as well as the UIPD, leading to one arrest.

Gallery | Conflict arises at Alma Mater during encampment for Palestine

By Isaac Pinkus, Alyssa Shih and The Daily Illini Photo File • Apr 26, 2024
An attendee is taken into custody by UIPD during a Palestine encampment in front of Alma Mater on Friday morning.

[Photo] Live coverage: Students supporting Palestine hold encampment at Alma Mater

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Apr 26, 2024
Students in the University of Illinois chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture display plants beneficial to migrating butterflies during Sustainapalooza on Monday, April 22.

[Photo] Sustainapalooza encourages environmental awareness on Earth Day

By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • Apr 23, 2024
Students swarm Alma Mater after Illinois wins against Iowa State, making it to the Elite 8 on March 28.

Gallery | Illinois fans celebrate at Alma Mater statue after team makes Elite Eight

By Jacob Slabosz, Angel Saldivar, Alyssa Shih and Anh-Khoi Pham • Mar 29, 2024
A matcha red bean croissant and sunrise croissant from BakeLab on Lincoln Avenue in Urbana.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Bakery: BakeLab

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Jocelyn Xu (left), senior in Engineering, and Madison Mark (right), Junior in Information Sciences, share Just Bee Acai together on the Main Quad.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Place to People-Watch: Main Quad

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Students take pictures with the Alma Mater after Illinois wins the Big 10 Championship Tournament on Mar. 17.

[Photo] Students react to Illinois’ first-round NCAA tournament win

By Michael Bales, Assistant News Editor • Mar 23, 2024
White grape punch with mango jelly and Classic milk tea with bubbles from Kung Fu Tea located on South Sixth Street in Champaign.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Boba: Kung Fu Tea

By Andy Cho, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Janice Mei, sophomore in Engineering, does homework in a hammock on the Main Quad.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Place to Hammock: Main Quad

By Sahil Mittal, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Lines start to form outside of KAMS on Greet St. for Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Opinion | Unofficial is officially changing — let it

Mar 3, 2024
Gallery | Sudden rise in February temperature brings activity to the Main Quad

Gallery | Sudden rise in February temperature brings activity to the Main Quad

By James Hoeck, Jordan Montgomery and Alyssa Shih • Feb 27, 2024
Tonkotsu ramen, vegetable gyoza, and edamame at Susuru Ramen on Green St.

[Photo] Susuru Ramen opens on Green Street

By Jessie Wang, Assistant News Editor • Feb 24, 2024
On Jan. 25, Facilities & Services worked to remove snow accumulation from the winter storm that morning. Early in the day, there was heavy snowfall and conditions were slippery.

Gallery | DI Photo year in review: Favorite captured moments, photos of 2023

By Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Jack Larson, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Eric Chiang, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Olivia McAfoos, Anh Khoi-Pham, Isaac Pinkus, Emma Pyatt, Damini Rana, Anne Schmidt, Alyssa Shih, Matt Stepp, Lucas Sun and Daniel Zhou • Dec 31, 2023
A sculpture of a manikin raises a marker to the ceiling while holding a sculpture of a baby at the Link Art Gallery on Wednesday as a part of the "Canvassing The Universe" exhibition.

[Photo] UI students transcend space-time with physics-themed art

By Nina Athanasopoulos , Staff writer • Dec 6, 2023
Petri dishes and test tubes stored in a fridge in Everitt Laboratory on Nov. 1.

[Photo] National Institute of Health awards $1.7 million grant to bioengineering research team

By Reyanna Paul, Staff Writer • Nov 20, 2023
Postdoctoral researchers Seemesh Bhaskar, Renato Azevedo and Samuel Olatunji stand in front of the fountain at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center for Homecoming Kickoff on Oct. 15. Official Homecoming events occurred from Oct. 15-22.

Gallery | Homecoming 2023 recap

By James Hoeck, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Alyssa Shih and Matt Stepp • Oct 28, 2023
Students of the Central Black Student Union gather by the Alma Mater statue with signs showing victims of domestic violence.

Central Black Student Union commemorates lives lost to violence

By Lika Lezhava and Alyssa Shih • Oct 12, 2023
Students for Environmental Concerns marched beginning at Alma Mater calling for the University to divest in fossil fuels.

[Photo] SECS hosts climate strike, calls for UI to divest in fossil fuels

By Ella Narag, News Editor • Apr 24, 2023
OMG Salon, located at 715 South Sixth Street

[Photo] Opinion | Barbers are essential to a functional society

By Aaron Anastos, Columnist • Mar 7, 2023
FAA freshman Trey McCallister and Sachi Tillu, freshman in LAS prepare pumpkins to be smashed at Red Herring on Sunday. The Student for Environmental Concern's held its first pumpkin smashing event supported by SCARCE.

SECS hosts sustainable pumpkin smashing event

By Alyssa Shih, Contributing writer • Nov 7, 2022
The Marching Illini Alumni band perform at the start of the Homecoming Parade on Friday.

Highlights from Homecoming: Parade leads the way into celebratory weekend

By Alyssa Shih, Contributing Writer • Oct 16, 2022