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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

Brendan McGovern, Assistant Copy Chief

I am a sophomore studying English and political science. I began at The Daily Illini as a copy editor my freshman year, and since then, I have worked as a slotter and web manager. I am from Mount Prospect, Illinois, which is a suburb 30 minutes west of downtown Chicago. Currently, I assist the Copy Chief with editing weekly content and scheduling. In my free time, I enjoy running, reading and drinking coffee.

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The Chicago skyline is probably one of the first things both people who are and aren't from Chicago think of when they hear the city mentioned. However, when someone on campus states they are from Chicago, this may mean a few different things.

What ‘I’m from Chicago’ really means

By Brendan McGovern, Assistant copy chief August 20, 2019
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