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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

University student dies from crash near Philo

July 26, 2011

A University student has died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash at 1956 County Road 1000 North near Philo, Ill.

Preliminary autopsy results released for plane crash that killed three

July 26, 2011

The preliminary autopsy results have been released for the three victims involved in a plane crash near Rantoul on Sunday.

DeForest places 3rd, continues pro career

July 21, 2011

Farmingdale, N.Y. — Chris DeForest only had one word to describe Bethpage Black Golf Course: difficult.

Illini soccer releases new schedule, ready for 2011-12

July 21, 2011

The Illinois soccer team announced its 2011-12 schedule Thursday. This year’s Illini return their top three goal-scorers from last season and are looking to improve upon a 13-5-1 overall record and 6-3-1 showing in the Big Ten. Here’s a quick season breakdown.

The end of an era approaches for HP fans

July 12, 2011

Wands and robes are being dusted off for the final trip to Hogwarts in the last installment of Harry Potter. The second part of “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows” will be released at midnight Friday.

Interim Urbana CIO named

June 9, 2011

A retired College of ACES administrator has been named as the interim replacement for Sally Jackson as the Chief Information Officer, or CIO, of the Urbana campus.

Illini 4000 bikes to raise money for cancer research

June 7, 2011

Total distance traveled: 830 miles. That is how much ground the Illini 4000 has covered so far on its 4000-mile journey from New York City to San Francisco.The group made a stop in Champaign in front of the Alma Mater on Monday.

Gay couples line up for Ill. civil union licenses

June 1, 2011

CHICAGO (AP) — Over the past 10 years, Lakeesha Harris and Janean Watkins have built a life together, with six children and a home. But they said they always felt relegated to second-class status. Until Wednesday.

House passes new Ill. congressional map

May 31, 2011

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Democrat-controlled Illinois House approved a new congressional map Monday that attempts to erase Republican gains made in last year's election.

Blago judge: Obama unaware of any seat swap bid

May 17, 2011

CHICAGO — There's no evidence Barack Obama knew that Rod Blagojevich may have sought to trade an appointment to the president-elect's vacated U.S. Senate seat for a Cabinet post or other top administration job, the judge at the ousted Illinois governor's retrial said Monday.

Urbana city council discusses budget

May 16, 2011

The discussion about the budget centered on vacancies in the police department at the Urbana City Council meeting on Monday.

Champaign City Council to discuss disbanding cable commission

May 16, 2011

The Champaign City Council will continue to look to both bolster the economy while making cuts in other areas when it meets Tuesday night, including a vote to disband Champaign-Urbana Cable Television and Telecommunications Commission.

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