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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

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Illini Media alum, Mark Wukas, speaks with assistant sports editor James Kim during the newsroom and studio tour for the Illini Media 150 Reunion on Friday. Alumni from The Daily Illini and WPGU talk about their favorite memory during their time with Illini Media.

Illini Media Company alumni recount favorite memories

By Matt Troher, Assistant Features Editor • April 12, 2022
Ileana Gomez, director of Seed Montessori, discusses the amazement of seeing everyone come together to reflect on their time with Illini Media during the Illini Media 150 Reunion.

‘The only thing we had in common was the desire to be on the adventure’: Illini Media alums reflect on their times as editors, reporters, students

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 12, 2022
Pat Wingert, 2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame inductee and former The Daily Illini editor-in-chief, speaks during the hall of fame award ceremony on Saturday. Wingert believes that her biggest accomplishment is the ability to find ways to tell the stories of all different kinds of people.

Illini Media alumni share greatest professional accomplishments

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • April 11, 2022
John Paul worked for WPGU during his time at Illini Media, and afterwards Paul has achieved many things such as getting his masters, becoming a lecturer and an Emmy nominee for co-producing “True illini Spirit.

Emmy nominee John Paul inducted to the Hall of Fame

By Rohit Jammu • April 11, 2022
Paula Kamenwrote columns for The Daily Illini and even became Features Editor during her time. After her time with Illini Media, Kamen wrote the book “All In My Head and a play called “Jane.

Journalist, Author, Playwright: Paula Kamen holds many titles

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting • April 9, 2022
Journalist James Boyd answers a question during the the Turning Pro panel alongside Aaron Navarro with Stephanie Lulay, Juyeon Kim, and Megan Jones joining virtually on Friday.

The Daily Illini 150th anniversary reunion live updates

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 8, 2022
Bernard Schoenburg worked for The Daily Illini and specialized in investigative reporting, and since his time at Illini Media he worked for The Pantagraph.

Daily Illini alum Bernard Schoenburg recounts career in journalism

By Willie Cui, News Editor • April 8, 2022
Robert Buck Brown was an artist and cartoonist during his time with Illini Media, and extended his talents towards other publications with Playboy and Ebony magazine.

Illini Media honors longtime artist and cartoonist

By Leland Pan, Staff Writer • April 8, 2022
Jon Hansen took on a variety of roles during his time at WPGU, and even becoming the news director. After his time with Illini Media, Hansen worked for WCIU-TV, WGN-AM and a variety of other radio and TV stations.

Chicago broadcaster Jon Hansen enters Illini Media Hall of Fame

By Olivia Rosenberg, Assistant buzz Editor • April 8, 2022
John J. Kim worked for The Daily Illini during his whole university experience as an opinions columnist, but primarily as a photographer. Since his time at Illini Media he has worked in many publications in the Chicago area.

‘Journalists, we’re storytellers’: John J. Kim looks back on journey to award-winning photographer

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 8, 2022
Pat Wingert worked for The Daily Illini during a time when journalism had a big role in political justice. After her time at the University, Wingert became a reporter at Newsweek Magazine.

Award-winning reporter Pat Wingert enters IMC Hall of Fame

By Dayae Lee, Assistant News Editor • April 7, 2022
Rick Sallinger has had made many contributions during his time at WPGU from an announcer to program director, and since then has worked for CNN and CBS Denver.

Former WPGU director, Rick Sallinger, enters Hall of Fame

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor • April 7, 2022
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