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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Anna Ceja |Ben Fader |Bryana Perez |Maaike Niekerk
Murder doesn’t usually happen in Urbana. At least, not how it does in author James Courter’s novel “Murder Happens,” a literary mystery set in the same places University students walk past every day. For Courter, who grew up in a small town in neighboring Vermilion County, Urbana has always been a place of fascination. “For me, Champaign-Urbana and the U of I were almost like a beacon on the horizon, and I spent a lot of time there, and I became very fond of the place,” Courter said.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Anna Ceja |Ben Fader |Bryana Perez |Maaike Niekerk
Students and literature enthusiasts gathered at the Author’s Corner of the Illini Union Bookstore on Thursday afternoon for a reading by acclaimed Swedish author Jonas Hassen Khemiri. As part of the Kaplan Family Writer-in-Residence Series, Khemiri shared insights into his creative process and read from his latest novel, “The Sisters,” to be published in English in the spring of 2025. Throughout his introduction, Khemiri engaged the audience with humor and thoughtfulness.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Anna Ceja |Ben Fader |Brendan Gallian |Maaike Niekerk
“You have to find a way to throw convention out the window and just find a way to get the ball through the hoop,” shouted Veronica Hoffman, junior in LAS, coach and captain of the Illini Ridgebacks quadball team. As her voice pierced the air on a 34-degree February day, she sounded just like a typical coach in a typical sport. Only Hoffman is not a typical coach, and this certainly isn’t a typical sport.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Anna Ceja |Ben Fader |Conor Blount
Categories: Illinois women’s tennis eyes third straight NCAA tournament appearance, fourth straight top-5 Big Ten finish Week after week of top-level opponents finally came to a close for No. 45 Illinois (5-6, 0-0) last weekend. Its wins over Western Michigan (8-5) and Chicago State (0-4) were dominant. Against the Broncos, the Illini notched a staggering 7-0 victory, and their 4-0 match against the Cougars took a little over an hour (1:15).
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Anna Ceja |Ben Fader |Maaike Niekerk
Slow Pulp delivered an ethereal performance that delighted students and residents alike Tuesday night at the Champaign City Center. Slow Pulp is an indie rock band from Madison, Wisconsin, composed of four members with Emily Massey as the lead vocalist. The group is known for its shoegaze style of music, which incorporates elements such as distorted guitars and layered vocals. Fans packed the main venue of the City Center to see the band perform their signature style of music.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Maaike Niekerk
Alternative blues band Houndmouth played at The Canopy Club on Tuesday night, bringing a mixture of folk and rock to Champaign-Urbana. Hailing from Indiana and led by guitarist and vocalist Matt Myers, Houndmouth first formed in the summer of 2011. Tuesday was a big night for music in C-U. Slow Pulp performed at the State Farm Center and MJ Lenderman headlined at Urbana’s Rose Bowl Tavern.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Maaike Niekerk
Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar opened its doors on Dec. 18, 2024,bringing its farmers market favorites to a dedicated storefront. Located on South Philo Road in Urbana, Good Judys has become a popular addition to the Champaign-Urbana café scene. Locally owned and operated, this new establishment offers a welcoming atmosphere where comfort and community can unite over one commoninterest: bagels.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Jacob Slabosz
Books. Kitchen. Bar. Café. Small businesses are a hallmark of Champaign-Urbana’s vibrant culture. However, one storefront takes the (coffee) cake. The Literary, a cozy bookstore-café-bar hybrid, is tailored to every bookish niche. After its grand opening in 2021, The Literary introduced C-U’s inaugural “indie bookshop” to the colorful college town. This cozy small business is located at 122 N. Neil St. in the heart of downtown Champaign.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Jacob Slabosz
Categories: Salt & Light is the quintessential midwestern thrift store for all conveniences. This nonprofit is run mainly by volunteers, dedicating itself to giving back to the community first. Salt & Light offers a familiar and homely environment for anyone who frequents warehouse-style thrift stores. The store’s layout is straightforward, and its donated selection entails clothing, home goods, furniture and even groceries.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Maaike Niekerk
If you’re looking for a drink that doesn’t taste like alcohol but still gets you in a fun state by the end of the night, look no further than The Red Lion’s Fuck It Bucket. The Fuck It Bucket can be found exclusively at The Red Lion, a staple University bar located at the intersection of Third and Green streets. The drink itself can definitely lead to some of the best and most eventful nights on campus.
