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

Lisa Chasanov

Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting

Howdy! My name is Lisa, my game is delivering quality news to your phone screen, coffee table and recycling bin. Since fall 2022, I have had the honor of writing, editing and often-unsuccessfully pitching content for The Daily Illini. During my time at the 152-year-old news source, I have served as a reporter at our news desk, summer editor and assistant news editor. Most recently, after a rewarding year of bringing you hard-hitting stories such as “Uncut: Dissecting Circumcision” and “‘Surf’s Up’ could be the film of the summer,” I have taken over as managing editor for reporting.

In my free time, you can find me performing open heart surgery in dark alleys, communicating telepathically with small woodland creatures and engaging in otherwise dubious activities.

If you would like to summon me for any reason, you can find me at [email protected].

Good Yard.

Stay tuned for more.

Labor Day Parade, Union Square, New York, 1882 (Lithographie)

Labor Day: Then and now

By Lisa Chasanov, Assistant News Editor September 4, 2023
Kusa Park, FAA class of 2023, stands at the north end of the Main Quad on May 8.

Gen eds: Requirement or opportunity?

By Lisa Chasanov, Assistant News Editor August 21, 2023
Veggie bibimbap burrito from Spoon House in Champaign

Surviving college on a plant-based diet

By Lisa Chasanov, Assistant News Editor August 14, 2023
How much does college really cost?

How much does college really cost?

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 30, 2023
Hot veggie pita at Windy City Express

Hot veggie pita

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 23, 2023
Mushroom Peppers at Windy City Express in Urbana

Mushroom Peppers

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 23, 2023
Stage at Douglass Park Juneteenth celebration on Saturday.

Juneteenth at Douglass Park

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 19, 2023
Raising of the Juneteenth flag in Urbana on Friday

Urbana’s Juneteenth flag raising

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 19, 2023
A newspaper clipping from June 21, 1865 announcing the freeing of enslaved people in Galveston, TX.

A brief history of Juneteenth

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 19, 2023
Handheld Juneteenth fans offered to attendees of the Douglass Park Juneteenth celebration on Saturday

CU celebrates federal Juneteenth holiday

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 19, 2023
Cashew clump

Cashew clump

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 16, 2023
White cheddar popcorn close up

White cheddar popcorn

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 16, 2023
Lemon garlic salad

Lemon garlic salad

By Lisa Chasanov , Summer Editor June 9, 2023
Veggie sandwich

Veggie sandwich

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 9, 2023
Frames from security camera footage at site of Mondays bank robbery.

Armed bank robbery on Springfield Ave

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 6, 2023
Ye Olde Donut Shoppe menu

[Photo] Coffee

June 1, 2023
Ye Olde Donut Shoppe menu

Coffee

By Lisa Chasanov, Summer Editor June 1, 2023