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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
Sydney Laput

Sydney Laput, Photo Editor

Students in Block I use cards to create a massive sign displaying "2022" during the first home game against Wyoming on Saturday.

Gallery | Illinois football welcomes fans back for 2022 season

By Sydney Laput and James Hoeck • August 29, 2022
City of Champaign parking meters sit by the University YMCA on Chalmers Street. The University encourages mobile payments for parking since they have removed parking meters across campus over the summer.

[Photo] UI moves toward app-based parking payment

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • August 29, 2022
Senior quaterback Tommy DeVito congratulates junior running back Chase Brown on his touchdown during the game against Wyoming on Saturday.

[Photo] Notes, player grades: Illinois lassos Wyoming, kicking off 2022 with win

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • August 27, 2022
Tiktoker Peter Martin, performs at Lollapalooza on the Discord Stage on July 28. Martin will be headlining Pygmalion on Sept. 23 at the Rose Bowl Tavern.

[Photo] Pygmalion evolving into ‘cultural’ festival

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • September 2, 2022
Eva Marie, lead vocalist of rock band Eva Under Fire, sings at the Canopy Club on Thursday. The group headlined at the venue with The Hangovers opening for them.

[Photo] Eva Under Fire brings rock to Champaign-Urbana

By Lucy Bridges, Staff Writer • August 26, 2022
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema walks on the field before the kickoff against Wyoming on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois football hosts Wyoming in Week 0 matchup, hopes to start 2022 season on high note

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • August 25, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown scores a touchdown at the end zone during the game against Wyoming on Saturday. The Illini won 38-6 for their first game of the season.

[Photo] Illinois football blows out Wyoming 38-6 in Week 0 matchup

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • August 27, 2022
The Marching Illini perform on the steps of Foellinger Auditorium during Quad Day on Sunday. The band has announced that they will be performing on the stands of Memorial Stadium rather than on the field during the football game against Wyoming.

[Photo] Marching Illini cancels football-field performance

By Willie Cui, News Editor • August 26, 2022
Junior forward Julia Eichenbaum runs onto the Demirjian Park field before the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 10. Eichenbaum scored the game winning goal against Butler on Thursday with the Illini winning 1-0.

[Photo] Julia Eichenbaum lifts Illinois soccer over No. 17 Butler in dramatic upset

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • August 26, 2022
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the press after visiting the Illini Union ballroom for an event hosted by the Illini Democrats on Aug, 16

[Photo] Gov. Pritzker speaks at Illini Union

By Matt Troher and Kiran Bond • August 26, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown runs down the field with the ball during the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. The Daily Illini Sports podcast goes into the football season as the home opener comes this Saturday against Wyoming.

[Photo] Daily Illini Sports podcast discusses football season opener with Wyoming beat writer

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • August 25, 2022
Senior quaterback Tommy DeVito (3) passes the ball to junior running back Chase Brown (2) during the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. DeVito, who transferred from Syracuse, will be this seasons starting quarterback.

[Photo] Senior transfer Tommy DeVito named Illinois starting quarterback

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • August 25, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito looks for an opening during the Spring Orange and Blue game on April 21. DeVito is a fifth-year senior quarterback who transferred from Syracuse in the spring.

[Photo] Illinois football pursues bowl game in 2022

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • August 20, 2022
Students pose with the Block I logo in front of Foellinger Auditorium during Quad Day on Aug 21.

Gallery | Everything for everyone at Quad Day 2022

By Sydney Laput and Irene Maria Bogusz • August 23, 2022
Students line up in front of Foellinger Auditorium to take photos with the Block I as people on the Main Quad walk around visiting the wide array of RSOs during Quad Day on Sunday.

[Photo] On the scene at Quad Day 2022

By Aidan Finn and Kiran Bond • August 22, 2022
The Red Lion, Campustown bar located on the corner or on Third and Green Street, will be relocating locations. Owner Scott Cochrane made the announcement on Wednesday and plans to open the new bar by 2024.

[Photo] Moving the party elsewhere: Red Lion owner announces relocation

By Aditya Sayal, Staff Writer • August 11, 2022
Lollapalooza festivalgoers line up at the food station on Sunday featuring many local, Chicago foods. More than 40 Chicago restaurants were featured at the festival including The Billy Goat Tavern, Cheesie's Pub & Grub and more.

[Photo] Lollapalooza takes festivalgoers on a culinary tour of Chicago

By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer • August 2, 2022
Lollapalooza attendees walk to and away from the Bud Light Seltzer stage at the first day of Lollapalooza on Thursday. Many festivalgoers are concerned about the lack of COVID-19 safety protocols.

[Photo] Festivalgoers worry about potential super-spread after Lollapalooza’s lack of COVID-19 safety protocols

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • August 2, 2022
Victoria De Angelis headbangs on stage next to Thomas Raggi during Måneskin's set for Lollapalooza on Sunday.

[Photo] Gallery | Green Day, Wallows, J-Hope, Måneskin, more at Lollapalooza 2022

By Sydney Laput • August 1, 2022
Billie Joe Armstrong, lead, vocalist of Green Day, plays a guitar from behind without looking on the T-Mobile stage on Saturday. Other artists featured on the last day are J-Hope, Djo and more.

[Photo] Lollapalooza brings the heat literally, figuratively on final day of festival

By Sydney Wood and Aidan Sadovi • August 1, 2022
Pop-rock artist, LØLØ, performed on the BMI stage at Lollapalooza on Saturday. Buzz Editor, Sydney Wood, does a Q&A with LØLØ on Lollapalooza and how she found her voice in music.

[Photo] LØLØ talks origins of music career, feelings before Lollapalooza set

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • August 1, 2022
Former Provost Cangellaris speaks during Terrell Jermaine visit to campus for a Q&A on the war in Ukraine on April 19.

[Photo] UI starts search for new provost, considers nominees for search committee

By Willie Cui, News Editor • July 31, 2022
Lee Kiernan, guitarist for rock band IDLES, rushes into the crowd with his guitar during the group's performance on the Bud Light Seltzer stage on Saturday.

[Photo] IDLES wear its heart on tattered sleeve

By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer • July 31, 2022
Dylan Minnette of Wallows sings on the T-Mobile stage on the third day of Lollapalooza on Saturday. Other performers featured for Lollapalooza on Saturday are J. Cole, Willow and more.

[Photo] Third day at Lollapalooza highlights camaraderie among festivalgoers, artists

By Sydney Wood and Aidan Sadovi • July 31, 2022
Meet Me @ The Altar performs at Lollapalooza on the BMI stage on Saturday. The group performed an unreleased song titled "Kool, "Garden" and more.

[Photo] Meet Me @ The Altar talks BMI set, expresses hopes for future

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • July 31, 2022
Machine Gun Kelly, also known as MGK, performs at the Bud Light Seltzer stage during the second day of Lollapalooza on Friday.

[Photo] Lollapalooza rages on with Avril Lavigne resurgence, Dua Lipa-inspired drone show

By Sydney Wood and Aidan Sadovi • July 30, 2022
Rhian Teasdale sings alongside Hester Chambers as rock duo Wet Leg on the Discord stage for Lollapalooza on Friday.

[Photo] Wet Leg showcases humor, crowd banter in lyrics at Lollapalooza set

By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer • July 30, 2022
Daisy and the Great performed at Lollapalooza on the BMI stage on Friday. Buzz Editor, Sydney Wood, asks the duo questions regarding Lollapalooza and their upcoming support tour.

[Photo] Daisy the Great talk highlights at BMI stage, upcoming support tour

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • July 30, 2022
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