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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

Students sit in front of the Illini Union as Homecoming 2017 begins on Oct. 26.

Alumni reminisce about college during Homecoming

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 10, 2018
Students stand outside Foellinger Auditorium in the rain, waiting for former President Barack Obama to come out after his speech on Friday.

Obama’s visit brightens students’ rainy day

By Gillian Dunlop, Managing Editor for Reporting September 10, 2018
Quiana Parler performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Opening Night Party: 50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff. Musician Charlton Singeton also performed at the party on Friday.

Krannert commemorates 50 years of music, arts

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer September 10, 2018
Former President Barack Obama speaks to students, faculty and community members during his acceptance of the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government on Friday in Foellinger Auditorium.

Obama urges students to vote, addresses current issues

By Karen Liu and Gillian Dunlop, News Editor and Managing Editor for Reporting September 7, 2018
Photograph of Allen Hall at the beginning of autumn.

Allen Hall’s Unit One Guests-in-Residence list released

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 7, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates comment on ranked-choice voting

By Madelyn Foster, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2018
William Sanders, electrical and computer engineering head and award-winning and researcher, has been named interim director of the Discovery Partners Institute, a new world-class innovation center led by the University System.

Innovation center welcomes director

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 6, 2018

944 students received tickets to Obama’s speech

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 6, 2018
The University was chosen as “Best College Town” in Illinois for 2018. The key criteria considered include quality of life, transportation, population and diversity

CU ranks as best college town in Illinois

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 6, 2018
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