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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
Illinois leads nation in renewable energy, according to report

Illinois leads nation in renewable energy, according to report

By Eleanor Black • March 20, 2014

Early voting opens at Illini Union

By Eleanor Black • March 12, 2014
Ann Callis speaks at a public forum held for candidates for Congressional representation of the 13th district of Illinois on Feb. 20 at Champaign City Council chambers. 

Champaign County leaders endorse Ann Callis for Congress

By Eleanor Black • March 4, 2014
Republican gubernatorial debate held on campus

Republican gubernatorial debate held on campus

By Eleanor Black • March 4, 2014

Government report recommends changes in state education funding distribution

By Eleanor Black • February 26, 2014
Where do the Democratic candidates for the 13th congressional stand?

Where do the Democratic candidates for the 13th congressional stand?

By Eleanor Black • February 24, 2014
Where do the Republican candidates for the 13th congressional district stand?

Where do the Republican candidates for the 13th congressional district stand?

By Eleanor Black • February 24, 2014
Ammons brings experience to the electoral ballot

Ammons brings experience to the electoral ballot

By Eleanor Black • February 24, 2014
Sam Rosenberg

Rosenberg wants better Springfield representation for C-U community

By Eleanor Black • February 24, 2014

Ammons and Rosenberg debate at candiate forum

By Eleanor Black • February 22, 2014

13th congressional district candidates discuss economy, student financial aid

By Eleanor Black • February 21, 2014

Local leaders announce support for Rosenberg for state representative

By Eleanor Black • February 13, 2014

Farm Bill signed into law: SNAP benefits, direct payments to farmers cut

By Eleanor Black • February 11, 2014

State Sen. Mike Frerichs running for Illinois treasurer

By Eleanor Black • February 4, 2014

Quinn announces plan to double funding to MAP grant at State of the State address

By Eleanor Black • January 30, 2014

Medical marijuana regulatory proposals met with contention

By Eleanor Black • January 28, 2014

Illinois retiree associations file lawsuits against recent changes to pension system

By Eleanor Black • January 23, 2014

State laws: What’s new

By Eleanor Black • January 16, 2014

Effects of SNAP cuts set in

By Eleanor Black • December 12, 2013
Fast-food workers around the country are on strike again in 100 cities with supporters rallying in 100 more last Thursday, marking over a year of sustained unrest among low-wage workers in the US.  This time members of the Central Illinois community will rally in support of their effort to improve their lives, known as the ‘Fight for $15.’ The group gathered at McDonald’s on Neil and Kirby in Champaign at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Local food service workers rally for increase in minimum wage

By Eleanor Black • December 6, 2013

Illinois General Assembly passes pension reform

By Eleanor Black • December 4, 2013

University administration announces opposition to pension bill

By Eleanor Black • December 3, 2013

Endowed chairs, professorships honor faculty

By Eleanor Black • November 11, 2013

Illinois moves forward with Water Resources Act

By Eleanor Black • November 7, 2013

Illinois says ‘I do’ to same-sex marriage

By Eleanor Black • November 6, 2013
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