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

Parade attendees dress up and carry handmade signs in the CU Pride Parade last year. Parade Chair Josh Laskowski said last years parade was the best one yet, but has high hopes for the future.

Celebrating the 8th annual CU Pride Fest

By Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer August 4, 2017
PygHack, a 24-hour hackathon, is going to take place on Sept. 23 as part of this years Pygmalion Festival. Registration for the event opens July 18.

PygHack added to Pygmalion Festival

By Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer July 18, 2017
Students now have the option to shop and have groceries delivered with the use of their phone. Instacart, an app, lets people pick groceries from local stores, which is later delivered through a personal shopper for a fee.

Mobile grocery shopping comes to campus

By Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer July 13, 2017
Champaign is hosting its 68th annual Freedom Celebration on July 4, kicking off the day with a 5k. An on-campus firework show will conclude the holiday.

C-U celebrates Independence Day

By Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer July 1, 2017
The Krannert Center for Performing Arts was awarded a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Out of 1,728 applicants, only 1,029 were awarded funds.

Krannert Center awarded $20,000 grant

By Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer June 29, 2017
Customers wait in line in front of a food truck at a May 8 rally. The next food truck rally is set for June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be located outside of Urbanas Civic Center.

Urbana Food Truck Rallies are back

By Wren Wheeling, Staff Writer June 15, 2017
Sounds at Sunset continues in Champaign

Sounds at Sunset continues in Champaign

By Wren Wheeling, Contributing Writer June 14, 2017
James D. Anderson will become the dean of the College of Education on August 16. Anderson served as the interim dean for the College of Education last year.

College of Education names new dean

By Wren Wheeling, Contributing Writer June 13, 2017
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