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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

Source: University of Illinois  System

Study examines UI system contribution to state economy

By YooJin Son, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018
Protesters stand outside The News Gazette on Oct. 1, 2018.

Protesters rally in the publication of News-Gazette cartoon

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor October 2, 2018
Marium Kureishy The Daily Illini 
The University Meat Lab examines its beef samples. Ground beef with potential E. coli contamination has been recalled from chain grocery stores in Illinois.

Stores recall beef due to possible contamination

By Marium Kureishy, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018

Corn disease threatens farmers’ yield

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor September 27, 2018
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Locals send aid, relief to Hurricane Florence victims

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor September 27, 2018
Ellen Leyerle, a Champaign resident, dressed as a rubber stamp to criticize Rep. Rodney Davis’ support for President Trump’s
policies while she spoke at a rally outside Davis’ Champaign office.

Rep. Davis protested over lack of open meetings

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor September 17, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates comment on ranked-choice voting

By Madelyn Foster, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner speaks out during a press conference for an announcement of a donation from AptarGroup and Adapt Pharma, Thursday, Feb. 8,2018.  The donation will go to help prevent opioid deaths.

New bill to change MAP grant system

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor August 30, 2018
The University is offering free tuition for student with family income under $61,000 starting fall 2019, as part of the Illinois Commitment.

University grants free tuition for low income students

By Therese Pokorney & Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editors August 27, 2018
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