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

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.

Lisa Chasanov, Jacob Slabosz and Lika Lezhava present at an Illini Media Company recruitment night on Jan. 23.

So long, suckers!

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 31, 2024
Plant Mode, a quaint houseplant store located in the heart of downtown Champaign, on March 8. In addition to the stocked plants, the shop accepts special requests for specific varieties.

Best of CU | Best Small Business (TIE): Plant Mode

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 28, 2024
Orange Chicken and white rice from Chopstix on Green Street in Champaign.

Best of CU | Best Chinese food: Chopstix

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 28, 2024
A group of girls plays football in front of a house near East Daniels Road and South Hale Street by Roland Realty on Feb. 29.

Best of CU | Best Apartment/Leasing Company: Roland Realty

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 28, 2024
Shel Silverstein, Illinois alumn, poet, author, screenwriter, songwriter and illustrator poses for a professional headshot. The above image is featured in many of Silverstein’s books.

Best of CU | Coolest UI Alum: Shel Silverstein

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 28, 2024
ISC presidential ticket Carter Cohen and Viktoriya Dragnevska hand out pizza outside of KAMS’ “KAMRock” pop-up on Tuesday evening.

ISC candidates give out pizza at KAMS, encourage voting

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting February 28, 2024
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra pamphlet for its performance at Foellinger Great Hall at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday.

Review | Chicago Symphony Orchestra bring sounds of Russia to KCPA

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting February 23, 2024
Beyond the buck

Beyond the buck

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting February 22, 2024
The roof of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District office, located at 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign.

CUPHD installs solar panels in Champaign office

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting February 7, 2024
Daves Hot Chicken recently released Daves NOT Chicken, a new cauliflower substitute with the same breading and spice levels as their chicken.

Dave’s NOT Chicken brings plant-based Nashville hot to C-U

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting February 1, 2024
Sex and the CU

Sex and the CU | Am I the jerk for disagreeing with incels?

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting January 19, 2024
Peter Billingsley and Jeff Gillen in 1983 Christmas film A Christmas Story.

Column | Does 1983’s ‘A Christmas Story’ stand the test of time?

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting December 23, 2023
Drawing of the TerraSentia robot collecting data in a field.

Terminating hunger

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting November 29, 2023
First Lady Rosalynn Carter in 1977

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting November 19, 2023
Sex and the CU

Sex and the CU | To chase or not to chase, that is the question

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting October 14, 2023
Trick-or-treating times established for CU, Campustown

Trick-or-treating times established for CU, Campustown

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting October 2, 2023
University and Wright around the afternoon as a group of students cross on Sunday.

Unpacking the complex racial history of University Avenue

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting September 27, 2023
Writers reach tentative agreement with studios following 146-day strike

Writers reach tentative agreement with studios following 146-day strike

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting September 25, 2023
International drag superstar Alaska 5000 performed the song White Lotus at Pygmalion festival on Thursday.

Monét X Change, Alaska 5000 serve music, comedy at Pygmalion

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting September 23, 2023
5,231 pounds of illegal cannabis seized on Wednesday evening.

Illinois State Police seize over 5,000 pounds of illegal cannabis

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting September 22, 2023
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
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