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Joseph Longo, Managing Editor for Reporting

I'm a junior majoring in journalism from Chicago. Prior to being managing editor for reporting, I worked as a assistant news editor and a general assignment reporter. When not working, I stay updated on all thing cinema and culture, specifically music festivals and award shows.

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To the Orange Podcast | Dan Balz, Washington Post Chief Political Correspondent

To the Orange Podcast | Dan Balz, Washington Post Chief Political Correspondent

April 16, 2018
Daily Illini Managing Editor Joe Longo (right) interviewing Chef Judson Todd Allen (left), a Class of 2003 ACES alumnus.

To the Orange Podcast | Judson Todd Allen, Chef and author

February 14, 2018
To the Orange Podcast | Scott Cochrane, Property and bar owner

To the Orange Podcast | Scott Cochrane, Property and bar owner

February 5, 2018
Cynthia Barrett, Barb's Mom on

Cynthia Barrett, Barb’s Mom on “Stranger Things”

December 10, 2017
Robin Kaler, University spokeswoman

Robin Kaler, University spokeswoman

November 26, 2017
Alumna’s new book captures rom-com New York

Alumna’s new book captures rom-com New York

November 15, 2017
Erin Carlson, Author of

Erin Carlson, Author of “I’ll Have What She’s Having: How Nora Ephron’s Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy”

November 12, 2017
Will Leitch, creator of Deadspin

Will Leitch, creator of Deadspin

October 31, 2017
Chicago International Film Festival:

Chicago International Film Festival: “Faces Places” captures ageless beauty

October 17, 2017
Hugh Hefner draws a cartoon on the blackboard during his time as a student. Hefner graduated in 1949.

From Illinois to Playboy: Remembering Hugh Hefner

October 2, 2017
Portrait of County Clerk Gordy Hulten.

[Photo] County Clerk Gordy Hulten to run for County Executive

August 30, 2017
Illini fans hold up a sign during the Big Ten Tailgate before the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday October 29.

Don’t confuse Block with gameday spirit

August 1, 2017
Why Sasha Velour of

Why Sasha Velour of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” calls Urbana home

May 19, 2017
Nick Offerman at the Japan House during one of his many visits to the University. Offerman will speak Saturday at the Main Commencement.

Commencement Speaker Nick Offerman is Urbana’s finest

May 12, 2017
Construction workers fix a potential underground water line that broke in front of Cold Stone Creamery on Green Street on Monday.

[Photo] Water leak in front of Cold Stone Creamery on Green St.

April 24, 2017
Roger Ebert looks on in downtown Chicago.

Politics and women in film honored at Ebertfest

April 22, 2017
How to have fun and finish homework too during Moms Weekend

How to have fun and finish homework too during Moms Weekend

April 6, 2017
Kacey Nelson places a drone bee on his tongue while checking on his bee hives in Champaign, Illinois, on Monday, September 19, 2016. Drones are male bees lacking stingers and are typically the largest variety. Few drones remain in his hives as they are the first to die in preparation for the winter season, Nelson said. Their primary function is assisting the queen bee in fertility.

Inside the hive: beekeeping in Champaign County is surging, but bees aren’t

March 30, 2017
Photo illustration of Luvvie Ajayi.

Luvvie Ajayi leaves behind important legacy at the University

March 6, 2017
Bus 9A arrives at the bus stop in front of the Illini bookstore on Thursday, Oct 06, 2016.

Student struck by MTD bus sustains non-life threatening injuries

February 22, 2017
Illinois State Representative Carol Ammons speaks the rally held in front of Willard Airport on Sunday.

At local airport immigration rally: ‘This is a nation of laws’

January 29, 2017
Women march in protest of the president Trump administration on Saturday, Jan 21 2017.

Thousands take to Women’s March on CU

January 21, 2017
The alleged robber in a surveillance photo at Busey Bank in Champaign.

Updated: Champaign Police make arrest in one of two recent bank robberies

January 19, 2017
Cracked food truck outside of Joe's Brewery in Champaign, IL. March 31

Cracked to open restaurant in location occupied by Antonio’s Pizza

December 23, 2016
A student walks past the exterior of the Illini Inn, located on 4th St.

Illini Inn projected to reopen in proposed new building

December 15, 2016
The Christmas lights outside the Delta Upsilon chapter house.

Best fraternity holiday lights, according to DI poll

December 7, 2016
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Urbana man dies from multiple gun shot wounds

November 27, 2016
The University of Illinois police on campus.

Local man arrested for hate crime against University Muslim student

November 22, 2016
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[Photo] Photo Gallery: Cubs Rally in Chicago

November 4, 2016
A rumor circulates that a female student drown in the basement pool of the Women's Building. Now known as the English Building, she is said to haunt the building at night.

A University Horror Story: campus ghost folklore

October 31, 2016
Jay Pharoah performs standup in front of the Illini Union as part of the Univeristy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Homecoming 2016 Week Comedy Show on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Urbana, IL.

Part of Homecoming celebrations, comedian Jay Pharoah keeps campus laughing

October 27, 2016
Jay Pharoah performs standup in front of the Illini Union as part of the Univeristy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Homecoming 2016 Week Comedy Show on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Urbana, IL.

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October 27, 2016
Jay Pharoah performs standup in front of the Illini Union as part of the Univeristy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Homecoming 2016 Week Comedy Show on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Urbana, IL.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Jay Pharoah visits UIUC

October 26, 2016
Scene from CHRISTINE, which played at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Ebert Fellows review Chicago International Film Festival

October 20, 2016
Democrat Mark Wicklund and Republican Rodney Davis respond to questions from moderators at the Illinois 13th Congressional District Debate Thursday night at the WILL-TV studio on the University of Illinois campus.

Wicklund, Davis stay civil during 13th Congressional Debate

October 14, 2016
In remembrance of George Korchev

In remembrance of George Korchev

September 26, 2016
Students gather at the intersection of Green and Fourth Street after a shooting that took place early Sunday morning.

It happened here: Student witnesses reflect on a night of violence

September 26, 2016
Bree Newsome talks at the Illini Union on Tuesday. Newsome spoke about her experience tearing down the Confederate flag from the North Carolina State House.

Activist Bree Newsome continues to “fly another day”

September 21, 2016

Bid Day 2016: Campus sororities welcome new sisters home

September 12, 2016

Champaign-Urbana community unifies for LGBT issues

September 12, 2016
Students wait outside Kam's to celebrate Unofficial on March 4.

A year on top: UI sobers up

September 6, 2016
A year on top: UI sobers up

A year on top: UI sobers up

September 6, 2016
Course scheduling websites vie for University students’ attention...and money

Course scheduling websites vie for University students’ attention…and money

August 29, 2016
CRCE pool is closed for construction on Monday Aug 22, 2016.

CRCE pool closed indefinitely due to mechanical failure

August 24, 2016
Illustration by Michelle Tam | The Daily Illini

University alumnus flies into Champaign on China’s first solo flight around the world

August 23, 2016
The 2014 pledge class of Chi Omega meet their sorority sisters after receiving their bid cards on Bid Day on the Quad, on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.

Going Greek: A beginner’s guide to starting the recruitment process

August 20, 2016
Tim Smith, university alumnus and Student Sustainable Farm volunteer picks a bunch of kale for a customer at the farmstand on the quad, which runs every Thursday from 12-2 throughout the summer.

Finding a club for every personality

August 19, 2016
The fairies gather to sleep with the couples near the end of Act 1 during a rehearsal of

Finding a home in all the campus community offers

August 12, 2016
Phoenix botanical located at 1704 S. Neil Street Linn St. it is now open for business.

Doctors putting medical cannabis at risk in Illinois

May 27, 2016

First medical cannabis dispensary in Champaign ready for business

May 27, 2016
Tackling the unwanted general education requirements

Tackling the unwanted general education requirements

May 25, 2016

University partners with Homeland Security to create infrastructure protection center

April 11, 2016
Student demand University leaders take action against racism on campus

Student demand University leaders take action against racism on campus

April 10, 2016
Tia Mowry talks to students about college at the Illini Union on March 30, 2016.

“Sister, Sister” star Tia Mowry’s 90 degrees of success

April 1, 2016
Warmer weather, balconies top list of “Unofficial” concerns for police

Warmer weather, balconies top list of “Unofficial” concerns for police

March 3, 2016
UIPD discusses medical marijuana legality on campus

UIPD discusses medical marijuana legality on campus

February 25, 2016

Underage drinking citations down

December 9, 2015
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