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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Construction workers on Wright Street on March 26. Road closures on campus will occur intermittently throughout the summer.

Sixth, John streets see further closures in upcoming week

June 1, 2019

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 2

April 3, 2019

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 2

November 5, 2018
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 20

March 20, 2018

UI officials respond to professor’s arrest and release for unauthorized videotaping

January 23, 2018
University researchers maximize sugarcane harvest with new blade

University researchers maximize sugarcane harvest with new blade

January 20, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Jan. 2

January 2, 2018
Robbie Patton, 18-years-old at the time, appears on video from the Department of Corrections during his arraignment at the Champaign County Courthouse Friday, Sept. 30, 2016. A jury found Patton guilty of first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated battery with a firearm on Thursday.

Green Street shooter sentenced to 69 years in prison

December 14, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Dec. 3

December 4, 2017

Champaign to host eighth annual free community Christmas Dinner

December 3, 2017
The Kranner Art Museum showcased a short film in honor of World Aids Day on Friday, December 1.

Krannert Art Museum shows films in recognition of World AIDS Day

December 2, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Dec. 1

December 2, 2017
President Timothy L. Killeen takes notes during the board of trustees meeting at the Illini Union on March 12, 2015. Killeen announced recently that he is confident the University will return to face-to-face instruction in the fall.

University will offer guaranteed admission to City Colleges of Chicago students

December 1, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 30

December 1, 2017
The West Fourth Street sidewalk from Kirby to Peabody will be closed starting Dec. 1. It will remain closed until July 31, 2019.

West Fourth Street sidewalk closes through July 2019

December 1, 2017
Waka Flocka Flame walks down pit road before the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. He will be performing at Foellinger Auditorium in Urbana on Dec. 2.

Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Foellinger

December 1, 2017
Portrait of Ritu Raman, one of the four University of Illinois alumni named on Forbes 2018 30 under 30 list.

Four Alumni named to Forbes 30 under 30

November 29, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 28

November 29, 2017
Christensen plans to retire at the end of December.

University Police Chief Jeff Christensen to retire

November 28, 2017
University researchers control neurons with light

University researchers control neurons with light

November 22, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 21

November 22, 2017
University ranks among best schools for international students

University ranks among best schools for international students

November 22, 2017
The Thomas Siebel Center for Computer Science is a teaching and research facility that houses the Department of Computer Science at the University. Located in Urbana, it features new-age technology and computer laboratories that allow it to be the first computing habitat of its kind.

Illinois is second largest producer of computer science graduates

November 21, 2017
Five University researchers were acknowledged as Worlds Most Influential for 2017.

Five of the world’s most impactful researchers are at Illinois

November 21, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 20

November 21, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

University instructor arrested, allegedly assaulted students

November 20, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Burglary suspect enters home, stands over bed

November 20, 2017
University researchers report first sighting in 30 years of rare alligator snapping turtle

University researchers report first sighting in 30 years of rare alligator snapping turtle

November 20, 2017
A corn on the cob is unwrapped ready to be eaten at the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival in downtown Urbana on Saturday, Aug. 27

Researchers develop breakthrough for analyzing corn kernels at Illinois

November 19, 2017
University Board of Trustees approves $6.5 billion 2018 budget

University Board of Trustees approves $6.5 billion 2018 budget

November 19, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 16

November 17, 2017
Photo of Brendt Christensen, alleged kidnapper and killer of visiting Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang. Recent court documents revealed Christensen visited the University Counseling Center three months before Zhangs disappearance.

Christensen denied motion for trial delay

November 16, 2017
Law students finalists in Cyber Security Awareness Week Competition

Law students finalists in Cyber Security Awareness Week Competition

November 12, 2017
The Beckman Institute is located at 405 N Mathews Ave. in Urbana. The mayors of Champaign and Urbana, along with the village president of Savoy will announce Oct. 2 as Beckman Institute day to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

UI research suggests muscle stem cells could address diabetes-related circulation problems

November 12, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 9

November 10, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Sexual misconduct prompts campuswide safety notice

November 9, 2017
Photo of Brendt Christensen, alleged kidnapper and killer of visiting Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang. Recent court documents revealed Christensen visited the University Counseling Center three months before Zhangs disappearance.

Christensen lawyers ask for delay in alleged kidnapping trial

November 9, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police respond to HomeTown Pantry ‘gun’ incident

November 9, 2017
A wall of photos inside the Child Development Lab. The Lab is celebrating its 75th anniversary starting Nov. 9.

Child Development Laboratory celebrates 75th anniversary

November 8, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 7

November 8, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Bomb threat on Neil Street rendered safe

November 7, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 3

November 4, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Nov. 2

November 3, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 26

October 28, 2017
The Homecoming Parade will make its way up Wright St. then turn right onto Green St.

Homecoming Parade to close streets

October 27, 2017
Gies College of Business students celebrate the generous donation from the Gies Family at the Business Instructional Facility on Oct. 26, 2017.

College of Business receives $150 million donation

October 27, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 24

October 25, 2017
Tim Mies, director of the Illinois Energy Farm, provided University students and community friends a tour of the farms fuel grasses and gave a demonstration of the new biomass boiler on Monday, Oct. 23. The boiler will use grasses grown on campus to heat the farms research greenhouse during the winter.

iSEE kicks off Campus Sustainability Week

October 24, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 23

October 24, 2017
The exterior of The Art Theater is shown on Oct. 22.

New Art Film Festival to celebrate CU creativity

October 24, 2017
The interior of the Music Building located on Goodwin.

University announces CS + Music degree program

October 23, 2017

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 22

October 23, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 19

October 20, 2017
University professor sees future dependence on wearable technology

University professor sees future dependence on wearable technology

October 20, 2017
Photo of the McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

New director of McKinley Health Center named

October 20, 2017
Research Live! registration ends today

‘Research Live!’ registration ends today

October 18, 2017
Estonian ambassador to visit University on Friday

Estonian ambassador to visit University on Friday

October 18, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Police blotter for Oct. 17

October 18, 2017
Hacksaw of The Harlem Globetrotters dances with Lily Hall, 9, as the Globetrotters performed at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington, Monday, February 25, 2013.

Globetrotters to bounce into State Farm Center

October 18, 2017
The Daily Illini will be saying goodbye to its Green Street location after 12 years to move into the basement of the YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., in June.

Retired University official to overview administration structure this Thursday

October 18, 2017
Photo of the McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

First report of meningitis since 2008 reported on campus

October 17, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 16

October 17, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 15

October 16, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 13

October 14, 2017
Source: Brent Roberts

Today’s college kids aren’t as narcissistic as older generations believe, study says

October 14, 2017
University appoints free-speech task force

University appoints free-speech task force

October 14, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 12

October 12, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 11

October 12, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Oct. 10

October 11, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police Blotter for Oct. 9

October 10, 2017
The Muslim Student Association promotes Wear a Hijab Day to kick off Islam Awareness Week on the Main Quad on October 9th.

Muslim Student Association kicks off Islam Awareness Week

October 10, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Police blotter for Oct. 8

October 7, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police blotter for Oct. 5

October 6, 2017
Gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar speaks to UI

Gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar speaks to UI

October 6, 2017
Gas leak caused by construction

Gas leak caused by construction

October 4, 2017
Students study in the common area of the Business Instructional Facility.

UI accountancy program ranked second in U.S. News and World Report

October 2, 2017
Hugh Hefner, Playboy founder and University alum, dead at 91

Hugh Hefner, Playboy founder and University alum, dead at 91

September 27, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police blotter for Sept. 26

September 27, 2017
Chancellor Robert Jones speaks at the Senate Executive Committee meeting on February 27, 2017.

Chancellor condemns messages of intolerance on campus

September 26, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police blotter for Sept. 25

September 26, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police blotter for Sept. 25

September 25, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police Blotter for Sept. 22

September 22, 2017
Students knew their attacker in University sexual assault, abuse

Students knew their attacker in University sexual assault, abuse

September 21, 2017
Solar panels are installed on the roof of the First Mennonite Church on Springfield Ave. in Urbana.

iSEE Congress hosts conference on climate change

September 19, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Police Blotter for Sept. 18

September 19, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police Blotter for Sept. 18

September 18, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police Blotter for Sept. 14

September 15, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police Blotter for Sept. 12

September 13, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Police Blotter for Sept. 8

September 9, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police blotter for Sept. 7

September 8, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police blotter for Sept. 5

September 6, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Police blotter for Aug. 31

September 1, 2017
No quick fix to stress management

No ‘quick fix’ to stress management

August 31, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Blotter for Aug. 30

August 31, 2017
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016. A 17-year-old male was killed after a shooting in Champaign on Thursday night.

Police Blotter for Aug. 29

August 30, 2017
Portrait of County Clerk Gordy Hulten.

County Clerk Gordy Hulten to run for County Executive

August 30, 2017
Students inconvenienced by Green Street construction

Students inconvenienced by Green Street construction

August 29, 2017
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Blotter for Aug. 28

August 29, 2017
Marching Illini director Barry Houser conducts during the Homecoming game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Oct. 27, 2013.

‘War Chant’ retirement inspires mixed feelings

August 29, 2017
Former Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Renee Romano speaks at the Senate Executive Committee meeting on February 27, 2017.

New school year brings changes to UI administration

August 27, 2017
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