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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

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A protester flying a “Dump Trump” LGBTQ+ flag finished his march during the third No Kings protest outside of Champaign County Courthouse on March 28.
Thousands in CU rally against Trump administration at ‘No Kings 3’ protest
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Alex Murphy and Patrick Herr Apr 4, 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
U-C Jews for Ceasefire hold solidarity Seder
By Áedan-Knee Mueller and Sahaana Sathyaraj Apr 5, 2026
A still from “The Last Movie Critic,” a documentary about Roger Ebert.
‘The Last Movie Critic’ traces Roger Ebert’s legacy; Ebertfest takes final bow
By Olivia Dvorak, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Apr 4, 2026
KAMS, Red Lion, Joe’s charge $100 admission for Final Four matchup
KAMS, Red Lion, Joe’s charge $100 admission for Final Four matchup
By Joe Hissem, Columnist • Apr 3, 2026
DI Social
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Illini fans take pictures at Alma Mater after Illinois lost its Final Four matchup against UConn on April 4.
‘Illini ‘til I die’: Students gather at Alma Mater despite Final Four loss
By Brendan Gallian and Aline Rios Apr 4, 2026
Illinois fans celebrate on Alma Mater after Illinois beat Iowa to advance to the Final Four.
Then and now: Illinois back where it belongs
By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • Apr 4, 2026