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

Abe Baali, Photographer

The Community Closet stands next to the Independent Media Center in Urbana on June 6. The closet is intended to help others who cant afford clothing in the Champaign-Urbana area.

[Photo] Local activist creates community closet

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor June 16, 2021
A row of bikes is lined up inside the Campus Bike Center on April 6. The University Facilities and Services teamed up with Champaign County Bikes to host a bicycle census on Wednesday.

[Photo] UI hosts annual bicycle census

By Willie Cui, Assistant Daytime News Editor April 29, 2021
Jeremy Zelner, senior in LAS, poses for a photo on his balcony in front of his Israeli flag on April 14. Zelner is one of the many victims on campus to have experienced anti-Semitism.

[Photo] A campus divided against itself

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News & Longform Editor April 26, 2021
The Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center sits quietly at 106 S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana on April 10. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started on April 12 and will be the first fasting experience some students have had on campus.

[Photo] Students fast on campus during Ramadan

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer April 26, 2021
Joe’s Brewery sits quietly on Wednesday afternoon with a letter board sign out front reading “Dads Welcome Moms Preferred.” Moms Weekend was held from April 9-11, which consisted of many organized virtual events.

[Photo] Virtual events organized for Moms Weekend

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer April 19, 2021
Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center hold a protest in order to raise awareness of the abuse against Uighur Muslims. This protest started at Foellinger Auditorium and ended at the Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center.

[Photo] UI RSOs protest oppression of Uighur Muslims

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer April 12, 2021
The interior of the G&R Hair Salon rests quietly on Monday afternoon. This business, along with other barber shops, have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Travel restrictions sting CU barbershops

By Chieh Hsu, Contributing Writer October 15, 2020
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