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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
University of Illinois ranked 18th out of top 25 universities to produce female entrepreneurs

University of Illinois ranked 18th out of top 25 universities to produce female entrepreneurs

By Jessie Webster • August 25, 2015
After 30 years of business, Thats Rentertainment will close later this summer. The video rental store specializes in independent films. 

That's Rentertainment to close this summer

By Ben Lash • June 7, 2015
Rose and Taylor has been a local African-American-owned barbershop in Champaign since 1962 and was a part of what was once known as “The Black Downtown.” Today, it remains one of the few African-American owned businesses left.

Champaign continues to lose black-owned businesses

By Darrah Perryman • May 11, 2015
Mark Wolters in 1998 at the Bolivia-Peru border after studying abroad his first semester of senior year.

A Q & A with professor and alumnus Mark Wolters

By Bridget Hynes • May 5, 2015
Hoke has created her pretzel treats for a variety of occasions, including an Easter party, baby shower and Unofficial celebration.

UI grad student creates chocolate-covered pretzel business

By Maddie Galassi • April 27, 2015
Allen Strong, the owner of The Courier Cafe, is holding the old newspapers in the cafe at March 20.

Courier Café serves up old-fashioned food, memories

By Lillian Barkley • March 31, 2015
Kyla Chriss, sophomore in LAS “There are so many different types of textures and different things work for different people. There’s not just one mindset.”

Reclaiming natural beauty through hair

February 4, 2015
Ellen McDowell (center) stands with a group of volunteers as the director of the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen of 35 years.

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen looks to continue its values in new Champaign location

January 28, 2015
Mohammad Al-Heeti, owner of World Harvest International and Gourmet Foods, stands in front of Strawberry Fields as its new owner.

A new harvest for Strawberry Fields

By Lillian Barkley • January 28, 2015
Students take advantage of the career resources available through the University both at the Career Center and at campus career fairs.

Utilizing career services on campus

By Bridget Hynes • January 27, 2015
Meagan Hennessey and Richard Martin stand with their Best Historical Album Grammy for their company Archeophone Records in 2006. The Champaign-based company has been nominated twice for this years Grammys.

UI employee juggles work and Grammy-award-winning record label

By Annabeth Carlson • January 21, 2015
Cream & Flutter releases its holiday catalogue filled with sweets such as gourmet candies, homemade caramels, peppermint bark and mini pies.

Cream & Flutter sweetens up for the holidays.

December 8, 2014
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