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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

Delany: Don’t punish Big Ten for tough defense

By David Mercer • Mar 12, 2009
President Barack Obama addresses employees at the Caterpillar plant in East Peoria, Ill., Thursday. Charles Rex Arbogast, The Associated Press

Caterpillar head: Cuts likely before it can rehire

By David Mercer • Feb 13, 2009

Economy halts Assembly Hall construction plans

By David Mercer • Dec 12, 2008

Historic sites, some parks to close after Sunday

By David Mercer • Nov 21, 2008

Computing companies, UI test cloud boundaries

By David Mercer • Jul 30, 2008

Eastern Illinois woman charged in newborn’s death

By David Mercer • Jul 30, 2008

UI economist: farm production prices will continue to climb

By David Mercer • Jul 25, 2008
 

State parks, employees at risk due to slashed budget

By David Mercer • Jul 23, 2008

Court ordered to consider claims in 1996 Decatur murder

By David Mercer • Jul 11, 2008

Wet weather starting to cut into Illinois corn

By David Mercer • Jun 11, 2008

Cool, wet spring dampening possibilities for corn crop

By David Mercer • Jun 2, 2008

Ethanol’s future in question as food prices continue to rise

By David Mercer • May 22, 2008
 

Businesses worry about Illinois smoking ban beginning Tuesday

By David Mercer • Dec 30, 2007
 

Ohio State victorious over Illinois, 74-58

By David Mercer • Dec 30, 2007
 

Ethanol demand raises food prices

By David Mercer • Oct 9, 2007

Illini football earns victory in home opener

By David Mercer • Sep 7, 2007
Pontiac police officers guard the side door of Pontiac Township High School Tuesday after a lock down at the school amid reports that weapons were taken into the building, according to officials. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, DAVID PROEBER

Handguns found at Illinois school

By David Mercer • Aug 29, 2007

Zook aims for bowl berth in third season

By David Mercer • Aug 20, 2007

Fastest supercomputer will be built at U I

By David Mercer • Aug 9, 2007

Illinois football training camp begins in heat and humidity

By David Mercer • Aug 7, 2007

UI police trainer: Military agreement deal not a problem

By David Mercer • Aug 7, 2007

UI investigates police institute director’s ties to Iraq security contractor

By David Mercer • Jul 31, 2007

Illinois sets first tuition rates for new Global Campus

By David Mercer • Jul 31, 2007

Zook talks of big possibilities

By David Mercer • Jul 30, 2007

UPDATE: Douglass shooting suspects charged with murder following sheriff’s death

By David Mercer • Jul 18, 2007
Seen in June 21 booking photos provided by the Illinois State Police are William B. Thompson, 26, left, and Yusef Kareem Brown, 23, both from Chicago. Thompson and Brown, charged with a combined 48 counts, pleaded not guilty on Friday. The Associated Press

Douglas shooters plead not guilty

By David Mercer • Jul 16, 2007

Would-be buyer of Rantoul plants says it’s still interested

By David Mercer • Jul 13, 2007

Rantoul prepares for plant closings despite assurances from company

By David Mercer • Jul 6, 2007

FutureGen projects creates $20 million in wages, 300+ jobs in Illinois

By David Mercer • Jun 27, 2007

Arcola standoff suspects charged

By David Mercer • Jun 27, 2007
A group of employees and victims of a hostage situation in Arcola, Ill., stand outside of the bank where the nine-hour ordeal occured. Police were able to resolve the situation without any of the five hostages being hurt, although a police officer was sho Steve Contorno

2 suspects held in hostage standoff at Illinois bank

By David Mercer • Jun 22, 2007
 

Hostage standoff in central Illinois bank ends

By David Mercer • Jun 21, 2007