Skip to Main Content
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

Jacob Slabosz

Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, I’m Jacob! I am currently a junior in computer engineering with a minor in German. I started at The Daily Illini in Fall 2022 as a news reporter and staff photographer, and by Spring 2023, I had worked my way to photo editor. Between March 2023 and March 2024, I was the Managing Editor for Visuals, and I have since taken over as Editor-in-Chief. When I’m not taking pictures for The DI or for fun, I enjoy cooking, water sports and tending to my numerous houseplants. I’m excited to use my background in coding to further automate out workspace processes and to see the content that our team produces!

Gallery | Green Street: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 15, 2023

Gallery | Craft and Vendor Fair: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 15, 2023
While on the quad, Tubic took the time to sketch in a sketchbook.

Gallery | Warm weather attracts students to Main Quad

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 11, 2023
Head baseball coach Dan Hartleb leaves the dugout to walk to the bullpen in the middle of the fourth inning during the game against Michigan on Saturday, Apr. 1. Hartleb broke the program record for wins (519) the following day.

[Photo] Dan Hartleb swings for Illinois program record

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2023
A squirrel sits on a tree on the main quad. In 1901, around 100 squirrels were added to campus, and the population has since drastically increased.

[Photo] What’s with the squirrels on campus?

By Matt Troher, Assistant Features Editor March 20, 2023
Illinois mens basketball team huddles.

[Photo] Column | What they notice in March

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer March 9, 2023
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Building is located on the North Quad off of Wright Street. The building is now the Uniiversity's first net zero energy building on campus, meaning it uses no more energy than it produces via its own methods, such as the solar panels located on the roof.

[Photo] ECEB reaches net-zero energy status

By Michael Bales, Staff Writer February 28, 2023
ILLordle: Play now