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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

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University News
Champaign County workers vote to strike if necessary
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. discusses vision after approval as chancellor
By Sam Gregerman, Editor-in-Chief
University Admin
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. discusses vision after approval as chancellor
By Sam Gregerman, Editor-in-Chief
UI names Charles Lee Isbell Jr. as next Chancellor
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor
News
A license plate reader stands at the corner of Fourth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Champaign on Friday.
Texas police illegally accessed Illinois license plate data
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor • June 13, 2025
Top Story
A student scrolls on Tinder, a massive platform for online dating.
Opinion | Dating apps turn courtship into attention economy
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Top Photo
Joshua Harris, head of media preservation, cranking the polyester copy film through device to better view the contents.
UI’s journey to preserve first sound on film
Features
RoomReach co-founders, Ethan Pereira and Alex Sevastianos pose in front of their startup's logo. RoomReach aims to simplify the housing process for University students. Photo courtesy of Alex Sevastianos.
CU power duo lead the way in property technology
By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor • June 11, 2025
Behind the market: Candy Reeder finds the magic in every one of us
Behind the market: Candy Reeder finds the magic in every one of us
By Amelia Benson, Slotter • June 9, 2025
Behind the market: Bunnings Bakery owner discusses creating cottage food business
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • May 31, 2025
Behind the market: Bean’s Woodshop carves its way into CU community
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • May 29, 2025
Moody downgrade, macroeconomics with UI professor
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor • May 23, 2025
Opinions
Letter to the Editor | What to do over your summer break
Letter to the Editor | What to do over your summer break
By Paul Selvin • May 12, 2025
Opinion | Why Trump’s media makeover is more consequential than it looks
By George Alexandrakis, Senior Columnist
Satire | Experts warn fall semester will pose dangers
By Campus Scout
Opinion | Greek life can be for you, too
By Isabel Nourahmadi, Contributing Columnist
DI Social
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Review | Kali Uchis ‘Sincerely’ stuns with fifth studio album
By Calissa Stevens, Staff Writer
Explore, experience, belong: CU venues welcome all
By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Column | ‘The Goonies’ strikes gold with 40 years of adventure
By Kathya Grau, Staff Writer
Savoy Lumière: Days 4 and 5
By Anna Williams, Summer Editor
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Latest Men's Basketball
Boston Celtics forward Jayston Tatum lifts the trophy after winning 2024 finals
2025 NBA finals set to crown first-time champion
By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • June 5, 2025
Sports
Will Riley at the 2025 NBA combine on May 14.
Column | Fashion in the NBA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • June 2, 2025
Kasparas Jakučionis success story creates path for Europeans at Illinois
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • May 23, 2025
Top 2026 in-state recruit Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois
By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
Josh Nilson to lead Illini women’s gymnastics as new head coach
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • May 20, 2025
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