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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
212 East Green Street is campus' newest apartment building.

New campus apartments size up to competition

By Bianca Reyes, Staff writer • August 29, 2017
Food Trucks parked at the Urbana Food Truck Rally on Tuesday at the Urbana Civic Center. The Urbana Food Truck rally takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from now until late October.

Annual Urbana Food Truck Rally serves up meals on wheels

By Bianca Reyes, Staff writer • April 27, 2017
Food Trucks parked at the Urbana Food Truck Rally on Tuesday at the Urbana Civic Center. The Urbana Food Truck rally takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from now until late October.

[Photo] Research Park start-up receives $750,000 from NASA

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • April 27, 2017
The outside of the Undergraduate Library on April 3rd.

UGL student employees keep the lights on at night

By Bianca Reyes, Staff writer • April 6, 2017
New RSO offers a sweet deal for chocolate lovers

New RSO offers a sweet deal for chocolate lovers

By Bianca Reyes, Staff writer • March 16, 2017
Former location of Antonio's Pizza on Green St.

Antonio’s employees serve up new details on closing

By Bianca Reyes, Staff writer • February 9, 2017
Slice Factory will be adding a campus location on Green Street later this year. Although the restaurant was supposed to open in March 2017, construction has caused delays.

Slice Factory set to open on campus, potential rivalry with Antonio’s

By Bianca Reyes, Staff Writer • December 7, 2016
Operation Christmas Child packs gifts for international children

Operation Christmas Child packs gifts for international children

By Bianca Reyes, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016
A small calavera (skull) sits as an offering for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, where people pay their respects to the dead by placing their favorite foods out and lighting their path to the afterlife with candles.

Dia De Los Muertos offers the community an opportunity to celebrate life

By Bianca Reyes, Staff writer • October 31, 2016
Zeds Dead performs at The House of Blues in Boston on October 3, 2016.

Zeds Dead brings ‘Northern Lights’ to Canopy Club

By Bianca Reyes, Staff Writer • October 9, 2016
Flannel Fest attempts to break Guinness World Record

Flannel Fest attempts to break Guinness World Record

By Bianca Reyes, Staff Writer • September 27, 2016
Black Dog Smoke and Ale House serves The Daily Illini Dish of the Week, a beef brisket drizzled with Georgia peach barbecue sauce and a side of sweet potato fries. The restaurant, located on Broadway Ave. in Urbana, usually has a line of people outside waiting to eat just before it opens every day.

Pygmalion Festival expands with restaurant vendors

By Bianca Reyes, Staff Writer • September 15, 2016

Print: Electronic payment advances in popularity among University students Online: Venmo, other electronic payment methods advance in popularity among University students

By Bianca Reyes • April 5, 2016
Runners of the Earth, Wind and Fire 5K start off the race on the corner of Sixth Street. The Earth, Wind and Fire 5K was originally started to fund the Prairie Research Institute's Science Expo. Runners receive awards for overall male and female runners. Awards have been given to the top three male and female runners in all age groups.

An untraditional Unofficial: C-U offers alternative activities to University students

By Bianca Reyes • March 2, 2016
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