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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
UIPD arrest Urbana man Decoven Stevens, 18, as suspect of Oct. 18 shooting.

[Photo] UIPD arrests suspect involved with Saturday shooting

By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Oct 20, 2025
As of 12:45 a.m., more than 10 law enforcement vehicles were on scene at the corner of East Green Street and South Fifth Street.

[Photo] 1 victim shot, police searching for suspect in Green Street shooting

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Oct 17, 2025
A protestor holds a Palestinian flag during a speech from an event organizer at Alma Mater Friday. The rally was in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international civilian aid mission aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

CU groups rally on campus in support of Gaza aid flotilla

By Qaasim Jatoi and Patrick Herr • Oct 4, 2025
The Champaign-Urbana Health Department, located on Kenyon Road, opens its breast milk depot and dispensary on March 29, 2022. CUPHD announced it is expanding its efforts to prevent overdose deaths this week.

CUPHD recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Aug 30, 2025
The Ameren Innovation Center in Research Park is part of the company’s research and development efforts. Ameren is the primary electric utility provider for the area.

Campustown struck by power outages

By Patrick Herr and Rudraksh Kikani • Aug 11, 2025

Minors, certificates, adjunct majors? Oh my!

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Jul 19, 2025
Hundreds of people march on Vine Street back toward the Champaign County Court House on Saturday. Despite being out in the heat for an hour and a half, the crowd was passionate and full of energy.

Thousands rally at Champaign courthouse for ‘No Kings Day’ protest

By Patrick Herr and Aakarsh Garg • Jun 15, 2025
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Gov. Pritzker appoints brother-in-law to Board of Trustees

By Patrick Herr and Sam Gregerman • May 14, 2025
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

UPDATED: Trump administration reverses student visa revocations

By Qaasim Jatoi, Patrick Herr and Avery Paterson • Apr 27, 2025
A yearbook photo shows Keri Lyn Wyant, whose remains were found in 1995. Wyant was identified in 2020, and local Girl Scout Ella Plotner is fundraising to give Wyant a headstone.

Girl Scout honors former Jane Doe with new headstone

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Apr 24, 2025
UI System Trustee Suzet McKinney

Board of Trustees welcomes newest member

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Apr 11, 2025
University Chancellor Robert Jones sits at a roundtable discussion with The Daily Illini Editors in the Swanlund Administration Building on April 7.

University addresses revoked student visas, federal updates

By Patrick Herr and Qaasim Jatoi • Apr 10, 2025
A group of SEIU Local 73 members hold signs during a strike in 2022 due to contract negotiations.

Strength in solidarity: Heather Fairbanks leads SEIU through community organizing

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Apr 10, 2025
Faculty, students and community members gathered on Monday afternoon to call for support of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University protest leader who was recently arrested.

Pro-Palestine rally kicks off Israeli Apartheid Week

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2025
A protester at the South Quad addressing the crowd of protesters at the Stand Up For Science march on March 7.

Students, faculty march in Stand Up for Science demonstration

By Avery Paterson and Patrick Herr • Mar 8, 2025
The Pandamonium Doughnuts truck on Wright St. The shop based on Windsor Rd. in Champaign offers seasonal flavors and gourmet doughnuts.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Doughnut: Pandamonium Doughnuts

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Protestors convene at the Main Quad outside of the Illini Union to rally for Ukraine on Feb. 24.

This week in news: ISC results released; CU holds immigration, Ukraine rallies

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Qaasim Jatoi and Patrick Herr • Mar 2, 2025
Protesters march through the streets of downtown Champaign on Saturday, advocating for transgender rights.

Community protest for trans rights, opposition to new federal administration

By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
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[Photo] UPDATED: Man brings gun into Joe’s Brewery

By Mary Piacente, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2025
Getting through grief during the holiday season

Getting through grief during the holiday season

By Patrick Herr, Contributing Writer • Dec 26, 2024
A car crash at University Avenue and Forth Street on Wednesday night.

Car crashes into pole at University Avenue, Fourth Street

By Patrick Herr, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024
A student walks by the Illini Union on Election Day. At 11 a.m., the voting line ran through hallways and snaked through the Union ballroom.

Election Day 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Nov 5, 2024