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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

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Leaves sit on the ground near a sign for Champaign Park District’s Scott Park on Nov. 7, 2025. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who represents Illinois’ 13th Congressional District — which includes much of Champaign-Urbana — announced $2.3 million in funding for local park districts and the University.
Rep. Budzinski secures $2.3 million for local park districts, UI research
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Feb 26, 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
An art piece titled “The Art of the Lie” by Stephen Kaufman is on display in the Art of the Resistance art gallery at the university YMCA on Feb. 25. The gallery features many art pieces on modern political topics such as President Donald Trump and the country itself.
Art of the Resistance allows artists to express identity, defiance
By Camy Mertes, Contributing Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Snacks of the World: Uniting culture through munchies
By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Krannert connects hip hop culture, community with 2026 Hip Hop Convene
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 25, 2026
Trash bins overflow as students throw away beverage containers, flyers and other rubbish on Aug. 24, 2025.
Opinion | Reduce, reuse, we’re not actually recycling
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist • Feb 25, 2026
DI Social
(Left) Morez Johnson Jr. speaks to the media following Illinois’ March 13, 2025, win over Iowa at the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis and (right) the Orange Krush during starting lineup introductions on Feb. 15, 2026, at State Farm Center.
‘I think he betrayed us all’: UI students react to Morez Johnson Jr.’s impending Champaign return
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 26, 2026
Outfielder Alaina Miller paces in center field during Illinois’ game against Michigan State on April 12, 2025.
Illini look to keep winning in season’s penultimate tournament
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Feb 26, 2026