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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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Thomas Siebel, Chancellor Jones, President Killeen speak at science center dedication
By Qaasim Jatoi and Ryan Pearlman
Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium
By Michael Sweeney and Alice Mei
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Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium
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Chancellor Jones addresses Election Day, voter registration in Massmail
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News
Hotel Royer Urbana at 210 S. Race St. in downtown Urbana is still under construction as of Wednesday, Oct. 16. The original Urbana-Lincoln Hotel was completed in 1924, and the building was bought and renovated several times before Icon Hospitality LLC purchased it in 2020 with plans to re-open as Hotel Royer.
Hotel Royer renovations expected to conclude by end of 2024
By David Flores, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
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UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
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Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
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UI food RSOs give students a taste of community
UI food RSOs give students a taste of community
By Ethan Oskroba, Senior Copy Editor • October 21, 2024
Roland Realty property located on First Street on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Roland Realty is not sorry for partying
By Lillie Salas and Ella Narag • October 21, 2024
UI community reflects on most regretted college majors
By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024
Review | Angels regain their wings: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Tech guide for apartment living
By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Opinions
Students studying at the Courtyard Café located on the first floor of Illini Union on Oct. 2.
Opinion | The unexpected loneliness of off-campus living
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist • October 22, 2024
Editorial | UI is at its carrying capacity — it’s affecting us
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
Opinion | Why don’t we care about each other?
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
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Review | ‘Saturday Night’ captures the chaos
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Latest Men's Basketball
Illinois basketball freshmen (from left to right) Tomislav Ivisic, Jason Jakstys, Morez Johnson, Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis pose for a team photo at media day on October 11, 2024
The freshmen 5: Jakucionis, Ivišić, Riley, Johnson, Jakstys ready to impact Illini basketball
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 19, 2024
Sports
Illinois fans erupt in celebration as the team secures a crucial point to close out the first set against Maryland on Oct. 20.
Unstoppable force: 5-0 streak and counting
By Lexie Breymeyer, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Illini struggle against No. 5 Jamestown in weekend to forget
By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Grades from No. 20 Illinois’ Saturday showdown against Michigan
By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • October 21, 2024
Illinois dominates Kansas swim and dive in 191-109 blowout win
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