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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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University News
Champaign protesters demand ICE out of Minneapolis
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter
UI researcher loses grant funding amid NIH shakeup
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter
University Admin
UI encourages remote meetings Monday, does not cancel classes
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer
Board of Trustees approves tuition, fees, housing rate increases
By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer
News
Protesters stand in Urbana holding signs in support of democracy and resistance during an emergency rally against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Monday. ICE agents have shot and killed two people during their operation in Minnesota this month.
Champaign protesters demand ICE out of Minneapolis
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Jan 27, 2026
Top Story
A student scrolls on Tinder, a massive platform for online dating.
Opinion | Dating apps turn courtship into attention economy
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Top Photo
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
Features
A crushed can lays littered on a cement ledge across from the campus bar KAMS on Nov. 20.
Campus bartenders: UI students who ace exams, your cocktail order
By Giuliana Means, Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2026
Green Street’s growing Asian food scene
By Saanvi Mantha, Contributing Writer • Jan 26, 2026
Astrobiology Club connects life between Earth, space
By Calissa Stevens and Gibson Asselmeier • Jan 25, 2026
Jazz Explorations wraps January residency with spontaneity, trust
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Jan 24, 2026
Illinois RTC fosters Olympic ambitions
By Nina Issel, Staff Writer • Jan 22, 2026
Opinions
President Donald Trump addresses his remarks during a D-Day National Commemorative Event, June 5, 2019, at the Southsea Common in Portsmouth, England.
Opinion | Dear Greenland, we apologize for the imperialism
By Aaron Anastos, Senior Columnist • Jan 23, 2026
Satire | Invest in Scout’s nuclear microwave 
By Campus Scout
Opinion | Rap music still shapes culture, despite what the charts say
By Prayse Odomes, Columnist
Opinion | Binge-watching kills our ability to wait
By Zaynab Chida, Contributing Columnist
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‘Aperture’ marks Harry Styles’ return to music
By Calissa Stevens, Staff Writer
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By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
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Review | ‘No Other Choice’ amusingly redefines job hunting
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
Oscar nominations set competitive awards race
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler hits a three over Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn in Illinois’ win over Purdue on Jan. 24. Wagler ended the game with 46 points.
Player grades, notes from No. 11 Illinois’ upset win over No. 4 Purdue at Mackey Arena
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 25, 2026
Sports
Sophomore forward Carson Mitchell celebrates after scoring against Roosevelt University at the Illinois Ice Arena on Dec. 5, 2025. The Illini beat the Lakers 7-3.
Illinois trades wins with Davenport in return home
By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2026
West Coast visitor: lllinois set for No. 2 UCLA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 27, 2026
Illinois continues slow conference start after loss to Ohio State
By Sofía Boddy, Staff Writer • Jan 26, 2026
No. 12 Illinois closes out tight win over No. 17 Rutgers
By Blake Noble, Staff Writer • Jan 26, 2026
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