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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

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Book rentals, e-books help lighten financial load for students

Aug 19, 2010

In 2008, former President George W. Bush signed a re-authorization of the Higher Education Act. It had three provisions aimed at driving down textbook costs. U.S Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) was the original sponsor of the provisions that went into effect on July 1 of this year.

$1.1 million granted to UI research institutions

Aug 1, 2010

The Senate Appropriations Committee in Washington, D.C. agreed to grant about $6.3 million to environmentally backed initiatives in Illinois, including about $1.1 million for two University of Illinois institutions.

PechaKucha evokes laughter at Krannert

Aug 1, 2010

Despite light rainfall, Champaign-Urbana’s fourth PechaKucha night was presented outdoors Friday night in collaboration by the CU Design Org. (CUDO) and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.