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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
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Dos and don’ts of Homecoming Week

By Kaolin Sewell, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2017
Students in Block I hold up the Illini shield flag during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 10, 2016. Allie Hartlein, Block I communication chair, said students will perform an alumni-designed card stunt at the Homecoming football game on Saturday.

Block I makes big plans for Homecoming Week

By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 23, 2017
The Miles C. Hartley Selections Garden on Oct. 13. The garden is a gift from family and friends of alumnus and former UI faculty member Miles C. Hartley. It is part of the Arboretum on the south side of campus. Take your family to visit this weekend and enjoy Illinois’ natural beauty.

How to entertain your family during Homecoming Weekend

By Molly Zupan, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2017
Students, parents and alumni can get their gameday gear at one of these places for Homecoming.

Places to find spirit wear on campus

By Melissa Neimeic, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2017
2017 Homecoming Court seniors

2017 Homecoming Court seniors

By Ashley Rayan, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2017
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson participates in the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 23, 2015. This year’s parade will feature Clydesdale horses as the end of the event.

Q&A with Homecoming Parade Director

By Arden Youn, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2017
The Harold “Red” Grange statue is located near the west entrance of Memorial Stadium. Grange’s Homecoming Weekend game in 1924 is considered one of the best performances in the stadium to date.

100 years later, Badgers return for a Homecoming rematch

By Kyra Kirsh, Staff Writer • October 22, 2017
Members of the Marching Illini cheer during an Illinois football game. The band will perform during many events throughout Homecoming Week, including at the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. and the Illinois football game against Wisconsin on Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. The Marching Illini will also perform at an indoor show in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, $7 for seniors and $4 for University students. The event will also feature performances from the Illinois Wind Symphony and the Illinois Wind Orchestra.

Marching on Homecoming: The Band’s Perspective

By Yoav Margalit, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2017
2017 Homecoming Schedule

2017 Homecoming Schedule

By Brooke Eberle, Special Sections Editor • October 22, 2017
The Block I student section holds up cards spelling Lovie while the band performs at halftime of the football game against Murrary State on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Block I card stunts dazzle audience for 90th year

By Jacqueline Betthauser, Staff writer • October 23, 2016
Past and current members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrate Block at Grange Grove before a Homecoming football game.

Homecoming awards honor dedicated, passionate alumni

By Rabia Ilyas, Staff writer • October 23, 2016
Larry Kanfer's, professional photographer and 1979 alumnus, work on display in the Illini Union as part of his past exhibit “Illinois Trilogy."

Illini Union’s “hidden gem” hosts A Familiar Place: Photography by Larry Kanfer this Homecoming

By Kelsie Travers, Staff writer • October 23, 2016
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