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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
Illinois State Representative Bob Morgan speaks to a crowd of Jewish students in front of the Illini Union on the Main Quad on May 6.

Live Coverage: State representative statements surround day 9 of encampment

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 6, 2024
Yeonmi Park speaks at Illini Union on Thursday.

Yeonmi Park, North Korean defector, speaks at Illini Union

By Jessie Wang and Abrahám Chávez • April 26, 2024
Researchers from UI, North America study environmental effects of eclipse

Researchers from UI, North America study environmental effects of eclipse

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
Students browse the LAS & ACES Career fair, held on Sept. 20 at the Illini Union.

UI hosts Illini Career and Internship Fair open to all majors

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer • March 29, 2024
Members of BLNKD, a portrait photography and modeling RSO on campus, participate in a shoot at Merry Ann’s Diner at night.

Best of CU | Best Place to Meet New People: Registered student organizations

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Nikki Budzinski to face Joshua Loyd in November election for 13th Congressional District

By Jessie Wang, Abrahám Chávez, Anna Ceja and Alice Mei • March 20, 2024
An assortment of groceries sits on an apartment countertop on Thursday.

New H Mart set to open in downtown Urbana in late 2024, early 2025

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer • March 2, 2024
Sarah Coffman, senior in LAS, Dennielle Monge-Vargas, senior in LAS, and Jillian Butler, senior in Engineering, pose outside of The Red Lion while celebrating Unofficial.

Unofficial 2024: Live updates post-leap day

By News Staff • March 1, 2024
United States Senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 10, 2011.

Mitch McConnell to step down as Senate minority leader in November

By Jessie Wang and Abrahám Chávez • February 28, 2024
Illinois Interfaith Conference teaches connection through conversation

Illinois Interfaith Conference teaches connection through conversation

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer • February 26, 2024
UI ranks high in top producers of Fulbright awardees 

UI ranks high in top producers of Fulbright awardees 

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024
‘Pop-omics’ curriculum teaches genetics with popping twist

‘Pop-omics’ curriculum teaches genetics with popping twist

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer • February 6, 2024
Audience for the women's hockey match on Oct. 28 at the Ice Arena. Campus Recreation meeting confirms that the Ice Arena will not close down as opposed concerns prior to the meeting.

UI discusses state of Ice Arena

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • December 20, 2023
UI gets ready to grow with gardening workshops

UI gets ready to grow with gardening workshops

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • December 8, 2023

Illinois Solar Decathlon donates sustainable house to single mother, family of 3

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023

Kirby, Mattis avenues to close for fiberoptic installation

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
Lab equipment covered in the Cell and Tissue Engineering Lab in Everitt Laboratory on Nov. 1.

Computing a brain: Mind in Vitro

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • November 19, 2023

Ameren Illinois to close parts of Fourth Street this month

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • November 6, 2023

Urbana establishes new fund to support small businesses

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023
Chipotle glows on the evening of Mar. 27 at the corner of Sixth and Green. Chipotle releases "Boorito" special for Halloween.

Chipotle conjures up Boorito special for delicious Halloween deal

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • October 23, 2023
Performance by the AAA Fashion Show at Main Quad on Oct. 7.

TASC Night Market uplifts Asian creators, artists

By Abrahám Chávez, Staff writer • October 10, 2023

UI releases annual police report, highlights trends in crime

By Abraham Chavez, Staff Writer • October 1, 2023
Urbana City Council talks pride, streetlights and more

Urbana City Council talks pride, streetlights and more

By Abrahám Chavez, Staff Writer • September 26, 2023
Students visit Department of State table during LAS and ACES career fair on Wednesday.

College of ACES, LAS hosts annual career fair

By Abraham Chavez, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2023
Department of GGIS hosts colloquium, discusses ‘monstrous microbes’

Department of GGIS hosts colloquium, discusses ‘monstrous microbes’

By Abrahám Chávez, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2023
UI student reports aggravated assault

UI student reports aggravated assault

By Michael Bales and Abraham Chavez • September 18, 2023
Sen. Tammy Duckworth tests positive for COVID-19, plans to continue work

Sen. Tammy Duckworth tests positive for COVID-19, plans to continue work

By Abrahám Chávez, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2023
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