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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

Ben Tschetter

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots enters the stage to a roaring crowd on Oct. 14, 2021.

Gallery | Twenty One Pilots at Aragon Ballroom

By Ben Tschetter, Daily Illini Alum Photographer • October 29, 2021
Students head towards Red Lion to celebrate Unofficial on March 6.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

By Ryan Ash • December 31, 2020
Junior Jacob Grandison gives Kofi Cockburn a high five after a play against Nicholls State at State Farm Center on Nov. 5, 2019. The Illini won 78-70.

[Photo] Transfers and tribulations: Tracking Illini transfer activity this offseason

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • April 1, 2020
A sea of green fills the line at KAMs during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Gallery | Unofficial draws many students to celebrate

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • March 7, 2020
Patrons stand outside KAMs on Jan. 29 for reopening night. A recently leaked GroupMe message caused controversy across campus.

KAM’s new location opens doors for first night

By Ben Tschetter, Staff Photographer • January 30, 2020
Professor Gang Wang discusses his thoughts on schools using Bluetooth to track student attendance at the courtyard cafe on Friday. One concern Wang has is smartphone data privacy.

[Photo] Campus bluetooth attendance tracking raises debate

By Salem Isaf, Staff Writer • January 30, 2020
Lil Yachty performs on the Main Quad for Spring Jam on April 28. The performer for this year’s Spring Jam will be announced on March 28.

[Photo] New year, new semester: what’s in store for Spring 2020

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • January 21, 2020
Noah Lee, junior in AHS, presents his ID to an MTD bus driver on Feb. 23, 2018. Longtime MTD driver Earnestine “Sunshine” Crook has been driving buses on campus for over 10 years, and she is known both for driving the 12 Teal buses and for her bright smile and cheerful attitude when interacting with new passengers.

[Photo] MTD driver aims to make students’ days brighter

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
Ayo Dosunmu on defense vs Nicholls State on Tuesday at the State Farm Center.

[Photo] Illinois travels to Grand Canyon in first road swing of the season

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 8, 2019
Students gather during a discussion session with Professor Rodriguez. Rodriguez is planning a third service trip to Puerto Rico, this time emphasizing community engagement.

[Photo] Class prepares for disaster relief trip to Puerto Rico

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2019
Student chefs prepare a traditional Korean meal on Feb. 8 for Spice Box Guests. The Spice Box is a student-run restaurant located in Bevier Hall featuring themed pre-fixe menus.

[Photo] Live cheaply by managing your finances

By Nicholas Beckham, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2019
The new Chick-fil-A is located on Prospect Avenue. The grand opening for the new location has been announced for Oct. 10.

[Photo] Chick-fil-A to return to CU area

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • September 30, 2019
Willard Airport is pictured in Savoy on Feb. 4. On Friday, it was announced that the airport will receive a $1.3 million grant for taxiway lighting, signage and wiring.

[Photo] Willard Airport receives second million-dollar grant

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor • September 23, 2019
Thousands of students packed the ARC at the Engineering career fair on Sept. 11, 2018.

[Photo] Career fair season reminds students of gender gaps

By Sandhya Sivakumar, Columnist • September 17, 2019
Madelyn Childress, freshman in FAA, and Matthew Childress performed during an open mic night at Espresso Royale on Sept. 5. The open mic community was forced to find a new spot after the Espresso Royale location on Daniel Street closed in May.

[Photo] Open Mic moves to another Espresso Royale

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • September 16, 2019
The front entrance to the Champaign Dental group on Tuesday.

[Photo] Champaign dentist offices to offer free dentistry

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • September 11, 2019
Lil Yachty comes down from the Spring Jam stage to say hello and sign things for fans.

[Photo] Lil Yachty Performs at Spring Jam 2019

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • April 29, 2019
A Suburban Express bus departing from the Armory on Dec. 8, 2017. The business will be ceasing all operations by an estimated July 31.

[Photo] Illinois attorney general releases decree regarding Suburban Express conduct

By Jose Zepeda, Assistant Daytime News Editor • April 12, 2019
Aadeel Akhtar, founder of PSYONIC, shows the functions of his robotic prosthetic arm. The arm responds to human muscle activity to mimic hand movements.

[Photo] Prosthetic hand creates opportunities

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019
Police talk after issuing a drinking ticket during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Unofficial sees over 50 percent drop in citations

By The Daily Illini staff report • March 7, 2019
Police and security personnel care for a man with problems breathing during Unofficial on Friday.

[Photo] Students celebrate 23rd annual Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • March 3, 2019
Police officers confront a group celebrating Unofficial at Green and Third.

[Photo] Unofficial 2019: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini staff report • March 1, 2019
AnnaMae Dziallo, senior in ACES and president of Beyond Coal, sorts through letters from supportive students on Friday. Beyond Coal is an RSO at the forefront of the coal divestment movement, advocating for renewable resources such as solar, hydrological and geothermal energies.

[Photo] Promoting fossil fuel divestment movement

By Olivia Zhang, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2019
Visiting chef Charlie Kim, trainee at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, prepares tteok-galbi for Spice Box guests on Friday.

Students host Spice Box at Bevier Cafe

By Ben Tschetter, Photographer • February 11, 2019
Visiting chef Charlie Kim, trainee at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, prepares tteok-galbi, Korean beef short rib patties, for Spice Box guests on Friday.

[Photo] Students run restaurant for a night

By Anna Pevey, Staff Writer • February 11, 2019
Willard Airport on Feb. 4, 2019. The airport is located at 11 Airport Rd. in Savoy.

[Photo] Willard airport executive director takes off from CU area

By Tiara Cosby, Staff Writer • February 6, 2019
Julia Kelly looks at a painting at Krannert Art Museum’s “Between The Buildings” exhibit on Feb. 1, 2019.

[Photo] Krannert Art Museum closes after COVID-19 confirmed in Champaign County

March 15, 2020
Students pack the ARC at the Engineering Career Fair on Sept. 11.

[Photo] Spring 2019 Career Fair schedule

By Molly Zupan, Special Sections Editor • January 28, 2019
Engineering students talk to company representatives at the Engineering Career Fair at the Activities and Recreation Center on Sept. 11.

[Photo] Prepare past your resume for career fairs

By Aayush Aggarwal, Staff Writer • January 28, 2019
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[Photo] Tornado devastates Taylorville residents

By Heather Schlitz, Staff Writer • January 14, 2019
A house remains nearly unrecognizable after being hit by a powerful tornado in Taylorville, Illinois, on Saturday.

Gallery | Taylorville tornado

By Ben Tschetter, Photographer • December 6, 2018
Madeleine Brown, president of the Books to Prisoners RSO, helps Renee and Neal Brown find books at the group’s book sale at the Independent Media Center on Nov. 3. The RSO, which started as a local nonprofit organization, aims to provide incarcerated individuals with access to reading material.

[Photo] New nonprofit RSO accepts used books

November 12, 2018
Rachel Buchler and Stephanie Corrales working at the Courage Connection office in Urbana on Nov. 6, 2018.

[Photo] Courage Connection hotline aides women

By Min Cheong Kim, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2018
Over 200 students at one time packed the fourth floor of the Illini Union to vote in the midterm elections on Nov. 5, 2018.

[Photo] Students line up for early voting at Illini Union

November 6, 2018
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