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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
Teri Bracken is a part of the indie-pop band Brontë Fall. The band will be releasing their new album "Winter" in March.

Teri Bracken of Brontë Fall talks new music, upcoming Urbana performance

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2022
The Literary, located on North Neil Street, will be hosting a special Galentine's Day event. They host a variety of events from a book club to author events.

The Literary hosts ‘Parks and Rec’ inspired Galentine’s Day Brunch

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2022

2021 brings Black voices to headlines

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Jan 19, 2022
The exterior of CU Adventures in Time & Space is shown above. CU Adventures has several escape rooms to choose from currently and is launching a spaceship-themed escape room in 2022.

CU Adventures offers unique escape rooms, prepares for new rooms in 2022

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Dec 20, 2021
An audience sits in their seats to watch films during Ebertfest in 2018 at the Virginia Theater in Champaign. The theater will reopen for its 100 year anniversary on Dec. 28.

Virginia Theater reopens for 100 year anniversary

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2021
The movie poster for "American Birthright" is shown above. The film is being shown at JCC Chicago’s annual Jewish Film Festival, which starts Nov. 5.

Jewish Film Festival merges arts with culture

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2021
Best of CU: Best Mexican Food

Best of CU: Best Mexican Food

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2021
Best of CU: Best Indian Food

Best of CU: Best Indian Food

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2021
Timothée Chalamet stars in the film "Dune" playing as Paul Atreides. The science fiction movie left fans yearning for a part two.

‘Dune’ leaves fans yearning for a sequel

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2021
Screenshot of "On my Block." The series finale of the show premiered Oct. 4.

‘On My Block’ series finale leaves fans feeling bittersweet

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Oct 26, 2021
The annual CU Jazz Festival will be held from October 14-17 and will bring jazz lovers together within the community.

Annual CU Jazz Festival celebrates jazz, local community

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Oct 15, 2021
Matt Rigg's poses for a photo at the annual beer festival, held annually at Riggs Beer Company in Urbana. The festivities are inspired by Germany’s original Oktoberfest and celebrates German culture and tradition.

A ‘beery’ good time: Oktoberfest returns to Urbana taproom

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Sep 28, 2021
AJR performs at the Peoria Civic Center on Sept. 12. Peoria was one of the band's stops on their OK Orchestra Tour.

AJR’s tech stuns fans at OK Orchestra tour

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2021
"Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid is pictured above. The novel was released in May.

Taylor Jenkins Reid tackles family heartbreak in ‘Malibu Rising’

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2021
Mexican actor, Tenoch Huerta, stars in “Narcos: Mexico” on the episode “El Padrino”. Despite Huertas appearance on the Netflix series, streaming services continue to struggle with including more Latinx representation on their platforms.

Hispanic representation in film, TV lacks cultural celebration

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Sep 2, 2021

Immersion Festival returns to CU after 2020 cancellation

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Aug 27, 2021

Don’t forget to pack these items for college

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Aug 19, 2021
Leon Bridges new album cover "Gold Digger Sound" is shown above.

Leon Bridges’ new album derives inspiration from R&B, alt-rock, hip-hop

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Aug 12, 2021
Tyler, The Creator performs on the Camp Stage at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 2019. Lollapalooza has an impressive lineup full of watch worthy artists.

Look out for these artists at Lollapalooza

By Carolina Garibay, Sydney Wood, Aidan Finn and Raina Kutliroff • Jul 27, 2021
Lit Books & Bar to open in downtown Champaign

Lit Books & Bar to open in downtown Champaign

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Jul 21, 2021

Utilize this advice to smoothly transition into Illinois

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Jul 15, 2021
Bourema "Ibrahim" Ouedraogo and Jason Finkelman pose for a photo for WorldFest 2021. The pair performed June 16 and was the first of three performances for this year's event. The other performances will be released June 23 and June 30 on Facebook.

WorldFest 2021 celebrates cultures through music

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Jun 23, 2021
The album cover for Winona Avenue's self-titled, debut album is shown above. The album will come out June 25.

Winona Avenue anticipates debut album release, future tours

By Raina Kutliroff, staff writer • Jun 16, 2021
Bo Burnham in "“Bo Burnham: Inside," released May 30. The 90-minute special was written, edited, shot and directed by Burnham.

‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ inspires viewers to change the world

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Jun 8, 2021
Add these books to your summer reading list

Add these books to your summer reading list

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • May 28, 2021
Rachel Eckroth releases self-titled EP

Rachel Eckroth releases self-titled EP

By Raina Kutliroff, staff writer • May 19, 2021
A promotional poster for the UIUC Film Festival is shown above. The event streamed on May 1 and celebrated a multitude of creative and driven students works.

UIUC Film Fest celebrates creative student media

By Raina Kutliroff, staff writer • May 12, 2021
Art Coop puts together "Kindness Queer Kits" for people to enjoy. They want to include everyone no matter their choices.

Urbana’s Art Coop creates welcoming space through social media, themed art kits

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Apr 21, 2021
Justice Hills debut album called "Room With a View" is shown above. Hill wrote the album during the pandemic as he overcame feelings of loss and it will be released on April 20.

Justice Hill gains clarity, overcomes loss in debut album

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Apr 17, 2021
The Dandelion Vintage & Used Clothing store stands at 100 N Chestnut St. The Champaign-Urbana area has several thrift stores you can shop at to update your wardrobe.

Update your closet with pieces from these thrift stores in CU

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2021
Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert star in "Moonlight." The film was released on Nov. 18, 2016.

Recognize Black films

By Raina Kutliroff, staff writer • Feb 17, 2021

African American legends share night together in ‘One Night in Miami’

By Raina Kutliroff, staff writer • Jan 27, 2021

Consider supporting these local businesses during the holiday season

By Raina Kutliroff • Dec 9, 2020

Andy Mineo encourages music lovers to think ‘Happy Thoughts’

By Raina Kutliroff, buzz staff writer • Dec 3, 2020
Elton John smiles out at the crowd while performing "Bennie And The Jets" during his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour at Amway Center on March 18, 2019. John recently released his newest album, "Jewel Box," on Friday.

‘Jewel Box’ takes listeners on Elton John’s musical journey

By Raina Kutliroff • Nov 18, 2020