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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Brigida Dockus, Photographer

A University of Illinois police car patrols the streets on Sept. 29, 2020. An Illini Alert was sent out regarding shots fired on the corner of Green and Locust on Monday.

[Photo] Shots fired at corner of Green, Locust streets

By Matt Troher, Interim Features Editor July 4, 2022
Two drag queens ride atop a white convertible during the CU Pride Parade on Saturday. The community rallied together in support of pride while honoring AIDS history.

[Photo] CU celebrates annual Pride Parade, honors 40th anniversary of AIDS

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 28, 2021
COVID-19 Wellness Ambassadors walk along the Main Quad on Oct. 7. The Daily Illini reviews influential COVID-19 moments throughout the past year.

[Photo] Looking back at a year of COVID-19 at UI

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor May 10, 2021
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[Photo] A campus divided against itself

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News & Longform Editor April 26, 2021
Zoe Hannon’s Shine Acai bowl rests on the ground.

[Photo] UI Business student opens Shine Açaí

By Catherine Pavilionis, Contributing Writer November 2, 2020
Children attending a drive-thru trick-or-treating event at the Champaign County Fairgrounds receive candy on Saturday. Many Champaign-Urbana residents celebrated Halloween with COVID-19 precautions this year.

[Photo] Masked up: County, campus celebrate a COVID-19 Halloween

By Matt Troher, Assistant Longform Editor November 2, 2020
Student voters check in at tables in Multi-Purpose Room 7 at the ARC on Friday.

[Photo] Opinion | One must accept election outcome

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist October 28, 2020
People wait in line to order at the Cracked the Egg Came First food truck at Lincoln Square Farmers Market in Urbana on Saturday.

[Photo] Cracked food truck says ‘goodbye’ to CU

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting September 23, 2020
Yuanrui Chen, a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering stands in his single dorm room located at Busey-Evans Residence Hall on March 11.

[Photo] Make friends in your dorm

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor August 17, 2020
Yuanrui Chen, sophomore in Engineering, stands in his single dorm room located at Busey-Evans Residence Hall. Some dorms and dining halls will remain open through Continued Housing despite the Universitys transition to online classes. 

[Photo] Coronavirus prevents students from returning home

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor March 23, 2020
Andy Fung, a sophomore in DGS looks up the exact address for his residence hall so his ballot may be printed at the Illini Union on March 5.

[Photo] Champaign County primary results

By Salem Isaf, Assistant Daytime News Editor March 18, 2020
A student volunteer pours syrup on a persons plate at the University Place Christian Church on the evening of February 19, 2020.

[Photo] Unseen, unfed: Addressing the stigma

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer February 27, 2020
People make a Kirby snow sculpture on the Main Quad. Although holiday traditions can be fun, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from cheery carols to do an alternate activity.

[Photo] Spread holiday cheer without sacrificing your sanity

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor December 5, 2019
Jennifer Misuzu Gunji-Ballsrud, director and professor at the Japan House, speaks about a course called Chado (The Way of Tea) that she teaches on October 23.

[Photo] Professor examines ‘The Way of Tea’

By Vidushi Bhatia, Contributing Writer November 12, 2019
Printed tweets with messages and distinct script images made with a printer connected to Twitter in a dorm room at Carr Hall on Oct. 31. Two University students created this printer out of curiosity and desire for a challenge.

[Photo] Students build Twitter-connected printer

By Diana Anghel, Contributing Writer November 7, 2019
Members of Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) speak about their attempts to maintain equality among graduate employees on Monday.

[Photo] GEO files Unfair Labor Practice against University

By Jose Zepeda, Assistant Daytime News Editor October 29, 2019
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