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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

The Daily Illini

American flags line the sidewalks of the Main Quad in remembrance of 9/11 on Monday, September 11.

City of Champaign urges caution on Independence Day

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief Jul 4, 2019

The following guidelines for released by the city of Champaign for residents and visitors to keep in mind when partaking in Independence Day festivities....

Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.Bn Pritzker in Chicago on Oct. 1. Columnist Kyra writes that Gov. Pritzker must work to unite a deeply divided Illinois and refrain from alienating Democrats or Republicans.

J.B. Pritzker to visit University Wednesday

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief Jul 3, 2019

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will visit the University of Illinois campus on Wednesday to discuss the impact of the state’s new capital construction...

Statues stand in Allerton Park in Monticello, Illinois. The park will be witness to a performance by Deana Carter at Prairie Sky, Allerton's concert series.

Grammy-nominated Deana Carter to headline Allerton Park concert series

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief Jun 29, 2019

The U of I Community Credit Union plans a special part of Prairie Sky, Allerton Park's summer concert series, during the last official weekend of summer,...

University food service, building service workers to hold strike authorization vote

University food service, building service workers to hold strike authorization vote

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff writer Jun 28, 2019

University food service and building service workers will hold a strike authorization vote on Saturday over complaints of severe understaffing and low...

Tristyn Nowlin golfs at the Women’s Invitational in Medina, Illinois, on Oct. 9, 2019.

Success in season sees Illini golfers in summer tournament play

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer Jun 25, 2019

After both men’s and women’s golf teams made it to the NCAA Championships this year, a string of former and current Illini golfers are competing in...

Zhang family addresses public following verdict

Zhang family addresses public following verdict

By Samantha Boyle, News editor Jun 24, 2019

Zhidong Wang, the Zhang family's attorney, addresses the public after the jury decided Brendt Christensen was guilty on the charges of kidnapping resulting...

Xinyang Zhang, Yingying's brother (left) leads their mother, Lifeng Ye (center) after the family addresses the public. Ronggao Zhang, Yingying and Xinyang's father (right) made the statement. Brendt Christensen was found guilty by the jury on Monday and the sentencing phase will begin July 8.

Guilty: Christensen faces possibility of death penalty, trial to resume July 8

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor Jun 24, 2019

Brendt Christensen officially faces the death penalty as a jury found him guilty Monday afternoon after hearing witness testimonies and viewing evidence...

Pitcher Andy Fisher delivers the pitch during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on  September 24. Seven Illini, including Fisher, signed with professional teams following the MLB draft earlier in June.

Seven Illini sign with MLB, tie second-largest draft year

By Hannah Preston Jun 23, 2019

Following the MLB draft earlier in June, seven Illini have signed contracts with professional teams, including six drafted members of the Illinois baseball...

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Grad transfers Imatorbhebhe, Peters commit to Illinois

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor Jun 18, 2019

The Illinois football team continued to add pieces to its roster as they added Josh Imatorbhebhe, a grad transfer wide receiver from the University of...

The Krannert Center 50th Anniversary handouts given to attendants in honor of the Krannert Center's 50th season.

Krannert Center announces performances in 50th season

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief Jun 18, 2019

The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced the performances and projects taking part in their upcoming 2019-2020 season, the second in a...

Roger Ebert interviews at a Chicago public radio station on Sound Opinions program in 2006.

University library to display typewriters of former editor-in-chief Roger Ebert, Hugh Hefner

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief Jun 17, 2019

The typewriters of famed University alum — including movie critic Roger Ebert, Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, writer Carl Sandburg and novelist James...

Illini 4000 riders in New York City on May 18, the first day of their 78-day cross country bike trip.

Illini 4000 riders make stop in Champaign on their cross-country bike ride for cancer

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff writer Jun 16, 2019

From New York City to San Francisco, 17 University students are trekking a 4,787-mile bike ride journey across the country to raise money for cancer. Last...