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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

The new Slice Factory on the Green street.

Slice Factory opening delayed by mechanical work

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime Editor April 16, 2017

Originally expected to begin operating in March, the opening of the Chicago-based pizza chain Slice Factory delayed opening once again due to construction....

buzz is back

buzz is back

By Jess Peterson, Buzz Editor April 9, 2017

The thing that dissuaded me from joining my high school’s newspaper was the idea that somebody else would be telling me what to write. Yes, I could have...

The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Jan. 30. Marlin will be the next mayor of Urbana, defeating Rex Bradfield with 86.25 percent of the vote.

Diane Marlin wins Urbana mayoral race

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime Editor April 4, 2017

Diane Marlin trumped Rex Bradfield in the April 4 Urbana mayoral race, winning with 86 percent of the vote in all 23 precincts, according to the Champaign...

The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Jan. 30. Marlin will be the next mayor of Urbana, defeating Rex Bradfield with 86.25 percent of the vote.

Champaign County elections underway

By Daily Illini Staff Report April 4, 2017

Across the country, local elections are taking place and here in Champaign County, the race for Urbana mayor is underway. Democrat Diane Marlin and...

The Illini Union is located at 1401 W. Green St., Urbana. Late night Tuesday, an attempted robbery took place right outside the front entrance. Two suspects were arrested Wednesday.

Daily Illini News Update: June 25

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer June 25, 2016

https://soundcloud.com/user-6936882/daily-illini-news-update-june-25 TRANSCRIPT: The Illini Union is adding a pretzel chain to its menu of restaurants....

Chiddy Bang discusses nickname, reasons for success

March 29, 2012

Since its start in 2009, band Chiddy Bang has been bringing a new vibe to hip-hop through its eclectic mixes of indie and alternative music. Consisting of Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege and Noah “Xaphoon Jones” Beresin, Chiddy Bang, in its new album “Breakfast” has successfully reached a huge fan base despite being young talent.

Fizaa qualifies for Bollywood America dance competition

March 27, 2012

Fizaa, a student-run dance team and registered student organization, qualified for the Bollywood America National Competition on March 17 by placing first at a dance competition in Evanston. Fizaa’s victory adds to a streak of well-received performances at competitions over the past year.

Electric aggregation program up for vote at Urbana City Council

March 26, 2012

Urbana City Council will discuss approving an electric aggregation program at their meeting Monday.

Campus student group, Champaign Park District partner in going green

March 15, 2012

Students in Free Enterprise, or SIFE, has partnered up with the Champaign Park District to work on the Kaufman Lake Boathouse, which the park district rents out for events.

Mahomet woman found dead in trailer

March 1, 2012

23-year-old Mahomet resident Hannah Prospal was pronounced dead this morning at 7:05 a.m. after police found her body in the trailer of 34-year-old acquaintance Steven Killam's trailer. Police and fire departments were called to Killam's trailer on the property of Carpet Master Carpet One at 1040 W. Bloomington Road in Champaign at 6:19 a.m.

Police reports a knife pulled out during an argument.

February 13, 2012

A knife was pulled out on early Saturday morning while the argument was taking place at the parking lot located at 604 N.Cunningham Ave.

Money missing from MLK scholarship not stolen

January 23, 2012

Money that was previously reported as missing from the Salem Baptist Church's Martin Luther King scholarship was not in fact stolen, according to its Board of Directors.

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