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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

Lillian Barkley

Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a junior in Journalism with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies. Since I joined the DI as a freshman, I’ve been features editor, assistant copy chief and a paid reporter. I’m so excited to be editor-in-chief this year. I have family in the area, so the University was my second home growing up, and I love being able to strengthen my connection with the community through journalism. I’m also a music-lover, a casual foodie and a definite cat person.

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A farewell from the editor-in-chief

A farewell from the editor-in-chief

By Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2018
Why we make the Salary Guide

Why we make the Salary Guide

By Lillian Barkley, Editor-in-Chief Nov 13, 2017

5 tips for signing your first lease

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor Feb 27, 2017
Andrew Bird is coming to Urbana on Monday at 8 p.m. at Canopy Club. Bird is from Illinois and would visit the University when he was in college at Illinois Wesleyan. The Illinois native said he thinks the Canopy Club performance “should be a fun show.”

Andrew Bird Q&A

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor Jan 30, 2017
A lock of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign on a mailbox in Lincoln Hall.

Locksmiths are key to campus safety

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor Nov 14, 2016
Louis the Child performs for Pygmalion Festival 2016 behind the Accord on Saturday night.

Louis the Child focuses on happiness

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor Sep 25, 2016
Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten collects  and sorts the final voter registration forms for an election in the southeast corner of the Union.

Quad Day offers voter registration

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor Aug 19, 2016
A student snapped a shot of Budapest, Hungary on a study abroad trip.

Approaching study abroad

By Lillian Barkley, Features Editor Jul 20, 2016
Containers filled with squash and pumpkins are seen in front of rows of apple trees, sans apples, at Curtis Orchards

C-U area offers off-campus escapes

By Lillian Barkley, Features editor May 25, 2016