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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

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

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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
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
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Behind the market: Candy Reeder finds the magic in every one of us
By Amelia Benson, Slotter • June 9, 2025
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
DI Social
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
Will Riley at the 2025 NBA combine on May 14.
Column | Fashion in the NBA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • June 2, 2025