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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

Members of Chi Omega celebrate welcoming new members to their sorority after Bid Day on Sept. 15.

Is living in a Greek house all it’s cracked up to be?

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter Sep 25, 2025
Two construction workers work in the afternoon heat while moving material for the new apartment complex being built on the corner of 60 E. Green St., Champaign, on Sept. 13. Rising tariffs on imported materials have increased costs on imported materials for construction projects across campus.

How tariffs could impact student housing

By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor Sep 25, 2025
West High Street in Urbana is shaded by trees and lined with brick paving on Sept. 15. West Urbana, which borders the University’s campus, is
home to long-time residents of Champaign-Urbana and student renters.

Opinion | The costs of playing house

By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist Sep 25, 2025
Comic | Dorm tour

Comic | Dorm tour

By Rikkie Gunawan, Graphics Editor Sep 25, 2025
The psychology of home

The psychology of home

By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter Sep 25, 2025
Kai Henning, a freshman in Engineering, sits in a Wardall Hall lounge that his been converted into a room on Sept. 16. The temporary arrangement houses three students while the University waits for space in a permanent room.

University Housing overwhelmed by Class of ‘29

By Alexa Lis, Senior Copy Editor Sep 25, 2025
Daniels Hall stands tall in the night sky on West Green Street on Sept. 21. The University offers summer break housing in the residence hall.

UI summer housing offers safe community in CU

By Felicity Abbott, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor Sep 25, 2025
Comic | Morning routine

Comic | Morning routine

By Rikkie Gunawan, Graphics Editor Sep 25, 2025
External air conditioning units cool rooms inside Allen Hall on Sept. 8. The residence hall has been sporting window air conditioning units since Fall 2024.

AC keeps students cool for school

By Ryan Pearlman, Senior News Reporter Sep 25, 2025