She welcomed lawmakers. 🏛️ She broke world records. 🥛 She became a campus legend. 🐄 Born in the University's South Farms, Illini Nellie set world records for milk production, drew thousands of visitors, and always made sure she led the herd back to the barn. Today, her legacy lives on as the only animal with a designated burial site on campus, joining the University's first president as one of just two campus burial sites. 💙🧡 #CowAppreciationDay #ILLINIpride 📸: University Archives acesillinois illinois1867