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Insomnia Cookies permitted to reopen after violations corrected
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department allowed Insomnia Cookies in Champaign to reopen Friday after a follow-up inspection. The business had a red placard placed on its door Wednesday and was temporarily closed for two food safety violations. According to the report, the…
Opinion | Unsafe Green Street cycle lanes pose a dangerous commute for riders
While riding on Green Street between Neil and Wright streets, cyclists face constant obstacles that prevent the road from becoming the safe and convenient bicycle corridor it should be. Unprotected bicycle lanes, a lack of dedicated cycle space at intersections and cars parked…
Liam Kazar finds comfort in solo sound, talks PYGMALION
Liam Kazar is coming to Urbana this weekend as part of PYGMALION, but the artist’s path to a solo music career started long before his upcoming performance at the Rose Bowl Tavern. Kazar will perform Sunday night as part of the annual festival, which runs Thursday through Sunday.…
SECS set to lead anti-data center protest
A protest led by Students for Environmental Concerns demanding “strict regulations on data centers” in Champaign-Urbana will take place on Sept. 25 at noon in front of Foellinger Auditorium. In a statement sent by SECS to The Daily Illini, the RSO expressed its concerns regarding…
Column | 4 standout moments as Illini cage Salukis
Illinois (2-1) was victorious once again after beating SIU (2-2) on Saturday. Six touchdowns and 2 field goals later, the Illini had 48 points on the board and kept the Salukis quiet, only allowing them to score 10 points. While each quarter had its mediocre moments, here are the…
BIF adds bird strike prevention decals — which building is next?
The installation of bird strike prevention decals at the Business Instructional Facility was completed on Sept. 8 as part of an effort by the University of Illinois Bird Strike Survey to limit bird strike deaths on campus. The building is the fifth-deadliest at the University,…
‘We had to flush that’: Illinois bounces back against SIU
“We had to flush that,” said fifth-year defensive back Xavier Scott after last week’s loss to Duke (3-0). That’s exactly what Illinois (2-1) did against SIU (2-2) Saturday. On a hot, humid afternoon, the Illini cruised to a 48-10 victory over the Salukis in a much-needed…
Somi returns home with soulful performance at KCPA
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Somi took to the stage at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Colwell Playhouse on Thursday and presented brand new music to a packed house. Somi’s multicultural music — paired with her calm stage presence — provided audiences with a…
Gies Memorial Stadium’s new video display raises light pollution concerns
Gies Memorial Stadium’s new video display — the largest in college football — has received mixed reactions from students and community members because of its brightness since its debut. It made its public debut on Aug. 8, and it had its football game debut on Sept. 3. While some,…
Congressional candidate Jeff Wilson talks energy production, backs Trump
Jeff Wilson, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, is running on a platform of increasing energy generation, decreasing federal debt, securing American borders and bringing back “Lincoln-esque values” to central Illinois. The Daily Illini spoke with…
Rainscaping Education Program fosters environmental protection
Rainscaping is a system that uses nature to protect nature. By using natural and manufactured materials, the process aims to collect and manage stormwater where it falls. This supports water drainage and filtration, facilitates healthy soil and protects local bodies of water. In…
Opinion | America is on track, but is Amtrak?
In 1956, the U.S. Congress, along with support from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 — changing Americans’ reliance on automobile transportation for generations to come. Founded in 1970, Amtrak began operations in 1971, hoping to inspire…