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

Lillian Barkley

Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-Chief

I'm a junior in Journalism with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies. Since I joined the DI as a freshman, I've been features editor, assistant copy chief and a paid reporter. I'm so excited to be editor-in-chief this year. I have family in the area, so the University was my second home growing up, and I love being able to strengthen my connection with the community through journalism. I'm also a music-lover, a casual foodie and a definite cat person.

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Miga executive chef Blake Biggs wipes the edge of a plate of mussels in butternut squash curry, a new dish he’s been working on for the restaurant. The chef’s personable reputation has eased his transition from sous chef at Bacaro to executive chef at Miga last August as patrons experience a customized fine dining experience.

[Photo] LSAT to go digital starting July 2019

By Karen Liu, News Editor October 15, 2018
A farewell from the editor-in-chief

A farewell from the editor-in-chief

By Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2018
Why we make the Salary Guide

Why we make the Salary Guide

By Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2017
The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery offers brunch, is all-vegan and has options for people with wheat allergies.

Best C-U brunch spots to impress your mom

By Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-chief April 6, 2017

5 tips for signing your first lease

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor February 27, 2017
Andrew Bird performed at Canopy Club on Monday night.

Andrew Bird brings the love to Canopy Club

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor January 31, 2017
Andrew Bird is coming to Urbana on Monday at 8 p.m. at Canopy Club. Bird is from Illinois and would visit the University when he was in college at Illinois Wesleyan. The Illinois native said he thinks the Canopy Club performance “should be a fun show.”

Andrew Bird Q&A

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor January 30, 2017
A lock of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign on a mailbox in Lincoln Hall.

Locksmiths are key to campus safety

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor November 14, 2016
Study Hub provides alternative studying event

Study Hub provides alternative studying event

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor October 24, 2016

Don’t make me sign my lease a year ahead

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor October 10, 2016
Louis the Child performs for Pygmalion Festival 2016 behind the Accord on Saturday night.

Louis the Child focuses on happiness

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor September 26, 2016
Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten collects  and sorts the final voter registration forms for an election in the southeast corner of the Union.

Quad Day offers voter registration

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor August 19, 2016
A student snapped a shot of Budapest, Hungary on a study abroad trip.

Approaching study abroad

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor July 20, 2016
Containers filled with squash and pumpkins are seen in front of rows of apple trees, sans apples, at Curtis Orchards

C-U area offers off-campus escapes

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor May 25, 2016
Kevin Barnes, 41, is the lead singer and songwriter for of Montreal. of Montreal will perform at The Highdive on Wednesday as part of the Pygmalion Show Series.

of Montreal Q&A

By Lillian Barkley September 7, 2015
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