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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.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Maaike Niekerk
With numerous drinks and tasty food, Kung Fu Tea is notorious for being Champaign-Urbana’s go-to boba spot. Once again, the locale has won Best Boba for the fourth consecutive year. Kung Fu Tea has two C-U locations, with its newest location at 700 S. Gregory St. The Campustown shop is located at 707 S. Sixth St., a great spot for meeting up with friends in between classes. The shop offers seating from single tables to group booths and features a chalkboard wall of doodles and notes.
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1 month ago | 
dailyillini.com | Brendan Gallian |Ben Fader |Anna Ceja |Maaike Niekerk
BakeLab Pâtisserie and Café easily takes the cake as Champaign-Urbana’s best bakery, surpassing other local establishments in flavor, texture and novelty with its selection of exceptional baked goods. The closest location to campus is in the lobby of Yugo Guest Suites on the corner of Lincoln and University avenues. While it’s a bit of a walk, it’s well worth the trip. The small café offers an assortment of freshly-made pastries, with croissants, cookies, cakes, danishes and more.
