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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
Champaign City Council members ask City Attorney Thomas Yu questions about a proposed ordinance to ban camping on city property at Tuesday night’s meeting. The council ultimately voted unanimously against it.

Champaign City Council rejects public camping ban

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos and Qaasim Jatoi • Dec 3, 2025
Hessel Park in Champaign is blanketed in several inches of snow on Dec. 2 following a weekend of winter storms. Bitter cold temperatures were predicted for the rest of the week.

Emergency winter shelter opens in Champaign

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Dec 2, 2025
Moss Bresnahan, pictured, will no longer serve as Executive Director of Illinois Public Media, according to an email sent to students in the College of Media in November.

Removal of IPM executive director causes uncertainty

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Dec 1, 2025
The Literary, also called the Lit, welcomes guests with a cozy atmosphere of warm lighting and comfy seating on Oct. 23.

The Literary continues to make strides in CU

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Nov 24, 2025
Members of Champaign’s equity and engagement department counting donated winter clothing items in 2022.

Champaign Park District announces winter clothing drive 

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos , Staff Writer • Nov 10, 2025
Carle Arrow Ambulance is set to become Champaign’s primary ambulance provider on Nov. 15.

Carle Arrow Ambulance to become sole ambulance provider for Champaign

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos , Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conduct operations in Los Angeles on June 12. Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams confirmed federal agents have operated in Urbana over the last several weeks.

Mayor Williams confirms federal agents conducted operations in Urbana

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Nov 5, 2025
A University professor published a paper identifying political misinformation and disinformation as key contributors to breakups in the United States.

Political misinformation contributes to breakups, UI professor finds

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2025
Canopy Club hosts ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album party

Canopy Club hosts ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album party

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Oct 12, 2025
A volunteer reads the University YMCA’s time capsule plaque on Oct. 2, which includes the phrase “Our doors are always open—join us in shaping the future.” The YMCA installed the two time capsules last week, which are set to open in 2073.

University YMCA installs time capsules set to open in 2073

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Oct 8, 2025
Student fondled at residence hall, campus safety notice reports

Student fondled at residence hall, campus safety notice reports

By Ryan Pearlman and Sophia Vasilakopoulos • Oct 5, 2025
Harvest Moon Drive-in stands the test of time

Harvest Moon Drive-in stands the test of time

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Oct 1, 2025
Biochemist and professor in LAS Auinash Kalsotra and his research team stand in a research lab. Kalsotra published a paper on Sept. 10 investigating why liver regeneration is impaired in liver disease patients with a history of excessive alcohol consumption.

Alcohol impairs liver regeneration, UI professor finds

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2025
How subleasing works without obstacles

How subleasing works without obstacles

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2025
Art vendors and community members gather at West Side Park in Champaign for the West Side Arts Festival hosted by 40 North on Sunday. This year's festival saw 25 vendors selling art pieces of various mediums, including clothing, handmade candles, jewelry, paintings, and printed photos.

West Side Arts Festival takes place in West Side Park

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Sep 15, 2025
Students and community members attending the Sustainable Student Farm open house on Friday in Urbana. The SSF grows produce to supply University dining halls and sell goods on the Main Quad.

Sustainable Student Farm holds open house

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2025
Students participate in the tie-dye event during the Native American Open House on Friday, Aug 29.

Native American Cultural House hosts annual tie-dye event

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Sep 2, 2025
A Champaign-Urbana community member taking part in last year's Juneteenth celebration. This event honors the end of slavery that took place on June 19, 1865. Photo courtesy of The Champaign Public Library

CU Juneteenth event honors African American ancestry

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Jun 15, 2025
Behind the market: Bunnings Bakery owner discusses creating cottage food business

Behind the market: Bunnings Bakery owner discusses creating cottage food business

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • May 31, 2025
University Chancellor Robert Jones ends his final year at Illinois by giving the commencement speech at the 2025 general commencement ceremony on May 17.

Board of Trustees honors Chancellor Jones at last meeting

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • May 26, 2025

UI professor Nicholas Grossman discusses teaching class on terrorism

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
IWITNESS

IWitness hosts exhibition, raises awareness on Armenian genocide

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2025
Trump’s tariffs rattle market, spark economic uncertainty

Trump’s tariffs rattle market, spark economic uncertainty

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Apr 14, 2025
Josie Liu, junior in Media and founder of Dressember at the University on March 13. Dressember is an annual fundraiser and awareness campaign that fights human trafficking internationally.

Josie Liu co-founds RSO for a cause

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Contributing Writer • Apr 10, 2025
Review | ‘The Luckiest Man in America’ fails to be luckiest movie of the year

Review | ‘The Luckiest Man in America’ fails to be luckiest movie of the year

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Contributing Writer • Apr 8, 2025
The Literary hosted their second annual Book-to-Brick painting event on Sunday.

The Literary hosts second Book-to-Brick painting event

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Contributing Writer • Mar 11, 2025