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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

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Junior Aidan Maldonado  throws a pitch during competition.

Baseball America ranks Maldonado as top 100 draft prospect

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer Jul 21, 2020

Illinois junior Aidan Maldonado ranked No. 77 on Baseball America’s top 100 2021 draft prospects list this week. Maldonado was drafted out of high school...

Demonstrators march on University Avenue during a protest against ICE on Friday.

Paign to Peace protests ICE

By Salem Isaf, Interim Editor in Chief Jul 17, 2020

A protest organized by Paign to Peace was held Friday at 6 p.m. in Urbana. This is the group’s third event, entitled “No Hate! No Fear! Immigrants...

Crowds gather on the main quad to enjoy the weather during Mom's Weekend on April 6, 2019.

Illinois Commitment: What are you really committing to?

By Claire O’Brien, Longform Reporter Jul 15, 2020

The housing spiral burst and the economy was in a downward spiral, leaving many in a devastating financial situation; Max Williams was in elementary school...

Students gather on the Main Quad on April 23, 2019.

International students respond to ICE regulation

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Jul 13, 2020

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program announced new F1 visa regulations on July 6, impacting international students.  The new regulations revoke...

Alice Cary. the newly appointed Illinois Chief of Police, poses for a portrait.

University hires new chief of police

By Diana Anghel, Assistant News Editor Jul 7, 2020

The University named Alice Cary to stand as the new chief of police and director of public safety. Cary was previously the chief of police at the University...

House of Paign player Michael Finke goes for a dunk during their match against War Tampa on Saturday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.

The Basketball Tournament 2020: House of ‘Paign notches first win over War Tampa

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer Jul 4, 2020

The House of ‘Paign defeated War Tampa 76-53 in the first round of The Basketball Tournament. In a dominant opening performance, the House of ‘Paign...

A student bubbles in answers on a standardized test.

University waves ACT/SAT requirement for Class of 2025 applicants

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer Jul 3, 2020

As universities around the country continue to react and respond to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, the University has made a decision that it never has...

The intersection of University Avenue and State Street sits quietly on Thursday.

Homicide investigation on State Street

By Salem Isaf, Interim Editor in Chief Jul 2, 2020

On July 1, around 11:50 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a robbery report at the 100 block of North State Street. As they arrived at the scene, the...

Dr. Mimi Thi Nguyen poses for a professional photo.

Profile: A political punk’s path to a PhD and tenure

By Chantal Vaca, Longform Reporter Jun 29, 2020

Fueled by the righteous rage of punk, then 16-year-old Mimi Thi Nguyen organized her first protest against the first Gulf War in 1991 outside of her high...

Stacks and shelves of books line the edges of a narrow corridor.

CU libraries scheduled to open buildings Friday

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting Jun 23, 2020

The Urbana Free Library and Champaign Public Library are scheduled to open their buildings Friday as Illinois moves into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois...

Green Street in Champaign, IL winds down at sunset on April 14.

CU community takes collaborative approach to police reform

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Jun 19, 2020

The Champaign County Community Coalition met on June 10, bringing together various community leaders to discuss racism and police reform.  “We’ve...