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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
Students, faculty and community members briskly begin their run at the Homecoming 5K on Sunday morning.

[Photo] Homecoming 5K kicks off the week with healthy start

By Brooks Berish • October 14, 2015

Be prepared to be wrong

By Ben Lash • August 17, 2015
Assistant Director of Bands Barry L. Houser conducts the University Summer Band during a performance on July 16 on the Main Quad.

A talk with Barry Houser on maintaing pride, excellence with Marching Illini

By Ben Lash • August 2, 2015
Kelly Burger, one of the drivers of the Wienermobile, is a University alumna. The Wienermobile stopped by Champaign-Urbana on Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28.

Wienermobile stops by C-U

By Ben Lash • July 29, 2015
Film review: New raunchy comedy Trainwreck makes for memorable experience

Film review: New raunchy comedy Trainwreck makes for memorable experience

By Ben Lash • July 26, 2015
Film review: Paul Rudd, spectacle make Ant-Man worth price of admission

Film review: Paul Rudd, spectacle make Ant-Man worth price of admission

By Ben Lash • July 26, 2015

Board of Trustees discuss changes in face of state budget complications

By Ben Lash • July 24, 2015
Narcan, also known as Naloxone Hydrochloride, is a drug that can prevent the effects of an opioid or opiate overdose. Now, the drug is in the hands of first responders and local sheriffs to prevent drug overdoses through a partnership between Carle Foundation Hospital and the Champaign County Sheriff's Office.

Carle and Champaign County Sheriff's Office partnership works to prevent drug overdoses

By Ben Lash • July 19, 2015
Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College hosted an open house-style event for attendees to view a live stream of the New Horizons control room for confirmation of its flyby mission on Tuesday.

Staerkel Planetarium hosts streaming of New Horizons flyby confirmation

By Ben Lash • July 15, 2015
State Rep. Carol Ammons and State Sen. Scott Bennett discussed Illinois budget proposals with Champaign-Urbana residents at a town hall meeting on Thursday, July 9.

Town hall meeting discusses state budget negotiations

By Ben Lash • July 10, 2015
Fans gather to listen to a variety of bands at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana for AudioFeed Music Festival on Friday, July 3.

Third annual AudioFeed Music Festival sounds off in C-U

By Ben Lash • July 5, 2015
Champaign-Urbana residents hold a prayer vigil to protest Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed budget cuts to child care, home health care and Medicaid outside the Unemployment Office in Champaign on Tuesday, June 30.

Vigil held in response to proposed spending cuts

By Ben Lash • July 1, 2015
The giant grill full of BBQ meats in front of Smoky's House BBQ food tent at the Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival in downtown Champaign on Saturday, June 27.

Eighth Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival entertains crowds of music and BBQ lovers

By Ben Lash • June 28, 2015
Urbana Police Department hosts free bike giveaway

Urbana Police Department hosts free bike giveaway

By Ben Lash • June 25, 2015
Christopher Kimble, University alumnus, examines the leaf of a St. John's Wort plant at the College of Veterinary Medicine's Poisonous Plant Garden open house on Saturday, June 20.

College of Veterinary Medicine host to toxic plant garden

By Ben Lash • June 20, 2015
A crowd gathers to enjoy a concert at Outside at Research Park. This festival is one of many that contributes to Champaign-Urbana's vibrant culture.

Open house brings crowd to campus research hub

By Ben Lash • June 14, 2015
After 30 years of business, That's Rentertainment will close later this summer. The video rental store specializes in independent films. 

That's Rentertainment to close this summer

By Ben Lash • June 7, 2015
The Espresso Royale located in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe operated for the last time on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A Starbucks will open in the same location. 

Espresso Royale Union location closes, new location to be opened in Grainger Engineering Library

By Ben Lash • May 27, 2015
A rendering of Team Illinois' cottage. The cottage is being created as part of the Race to Zero competition.

?Team Illinois named Grand Winner Finalist in Department of Energy competition

By Ben Lash • May 25, 2015
Illinois baseball win streak extends to Big Ten Championships

Illinois baseball win streak extends to Big Ten Championships

By Ben Lash • May 17, 2015
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