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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
Champaign Police vehicles stand parked on Wright Street in April 2024. The department just concluded a traffic safety campaign leading up to Labor Day weekend.

Champaign Police conclude Labor Day traffic enforcement campaign

By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Qaasim Jatoi • Sep 11, 2025
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., discussing proposed cuts to Medicaid after a visit to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday.

Rep. Budzinski: Trump-backed Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare, families

By Qaasim Jatoi and Ashwin Padmanabhan • Apr 20, 2025
Several campus restaurants issued food safety alerts

Several campus restaurants issued food safety alerts

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Apr 7, 2025
An outdoor organic marijuana, or cannabis garden.

State senate bill aims to end cannabis odor searches

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Mar 13, 2025
One of the many glass cabinets at Evergreen Tobacco & Smoke is filled with colorful bongs, pipes, grinder and more on Feb. 28.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Smoke Shop: Evergreen Tobacco & Smoke

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Protesters walking down Randolph Street at the “RESISTENCIA!” protest in support of immigrants on March 1.

PSL, community rally against Trump’s deportation policies

By Qaasim Jatoi and Ashwin Padmanabhan • Mar 1, 2025
Corn in-stock at County Market on Saturday.

UI researchers develop nitrogen-retaining corn breed

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2025
AMTs arrive on the scene during the encampment protest next to the Alma Mater. Protesters and organizers arrived as early as 5am and the encampment lasted until 10:45pm, Friday.

METCAD facing employee shortage at call centers

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Oct 11, 2024
University SEIU workers sing chants and march in circles on strike. The strike began Sept. 23 to demand better wages and other changes.

SEIU suspends strike, workers to return tomorrow

By Mary Piacente and Ashwin Padmanabhan • Sep 30, 2024
Illini-Alert reports aggravated battery on Fifth, Green streets

Illini-Alert reports aggravated battery on Fifth, Green streets

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Sep 24, 2024
State senator announces funding to aid in educational careers

State senator announces funding to aid in educational careers

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Sep 15, 2024
UIPD police officers look out into a crowd of tailgaters before the football game, 2023.

ILEAP awards CPD highest accreditation

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Sep 6, 2024
Astrophotographer Jack Fusco discusses career in Lincoln Hall on April 22.

TEDxUIUC returns to campus for Odyssey conference

By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Qaasim Jatoi • Apr 23, 2024

New ISC president, vice president discuss goals for term

By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Andy Cho • Apr 2, 2024
A plate of honey roasted beet and arugula from Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano on Mar. 23. The restaurant serves as a perfect spot to bring your mom for a top-notch dinner.

Best of CU | Best Place to Take Your Mom to Dinner: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
The outside of Wassaja Hall on the corner of East Gregory and South First streets on March 24.

Best of CU | Best Residence Hall: Wassaja Hall

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Flyer for the Spring 2024 Student Elections placed near Illini Union

A guide to ISC president, vice president tickets

By Michael Bales and Ashwin Padmanabhan • Feb 27, 2024
Involvement Fair boosts engagement in student body

Involvement Fair boosts engagement in student body

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2024

UIPD follows up on Second Street shooting, sends safety tips

By Ashwin Padmanabhan, Contributing Writer • Oct 10, 2023