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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
ISC presidential candidates Patrick Holt(left), Gabi DalSanto(middle) and Alex Belanger(right) stand together ahead of their debate on Feb. 20.

ISC presidential candidates debate policy, vision for role

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Qaasim Jatoi • February 22, 2025
Urbana mayoral candidates Deshawn Williams (left) and Annie Adams (right) chat before a forum at the University YMCA on Feb. 5.

Guide to Urbana’s mayoral election

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • February 20, 2025
A sign titled "Illinois Research Park" at Research Park Enterprise Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL.

This week in news: Federal freeze upends University research, Trump talks Ukraine-Russia war

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • February 16, 2025
The Ameren Innovation Center in Research Park on South First Street. Ameren recently requested a $134 million gas rate increase to the Illinois Commerce Commission.

[Photo] Ameren proposes $134 million gas rate increase, faces pushback

By Riley Shankman, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
Romance at UI: It’s complicated

Romance at UI: It’s complicated

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • February 5, 2025
The Carle Arrow Ambulance critical care ambulance parked near one of the ambulance service's stations. (Photo Courtesy of Carle Health)

Carle Arrow Ambulance adds critical care rig to fleet

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • February 4, 2025
The Champaign City Building on North Neil Street in downtown Champaign in June 2024.

Champaign City Council member posted swastika to Facebook, faces backlash

By Ryan Pearlman and Qaasim Jatoi • January 31, 2025
UI System President Tim Killeen discusses record enrollment, financial strain

UI System President Tim Killeen discusses record enrollment, financial strain

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • January 30, 2025
The entrance of the UIPD.

UIPD locate missing student after early morning search

By Qaasim Jatoi and Ryan Pearlman • January 28, 2025
Police attempt to breach a circle of protesters to remove tents during the encampment protest next to Alma Mater on April 26, 2024.

UI student charged with mob action files motion to dismiss on First Amendment grounds

By Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • January 6, 2025
UIPD reports sexual assault at sorority house

UIPD reports sexual assault at sorority house

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor • December 16, 2024
A sign in front of PAR dining hall says the area is closed for lunch service on Dec. 2.

PAR Market flooded, dining hall closed, evacuated after water leak

By Qaasim Jatoi and Avery Paterson • December 2, 2024
Two Bio-Rad machines resting on the table in Everitt Laboratory at the University Nov. 10.

UI professor uncovers new method to treat cancer

By Qaasim Jatoi, Senior News Reporter • December 2, 2024
McKinley Health Center pictured in November 2020.

McKinley executive director discusses whooping cough outbreak

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024
Nikki Budzinksi wins reelection

Nikki Budzinksi wins reelection

By Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • November 6, 2024
Paul Faraci wins election to Illinois State Senate

Paul Faraci wins election to Illinois State Senate

By Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • November 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 • November 5, 2024
Students bear a strong downpour while waiting in line for The Red Lion's Election Day Block on Tuesday shortly after 6 a.m.

Students party at Lion Block for American democracy

By Qaasim Jatoi, Mary Piacente and Aakarsh Garg • November 5, 2024
Voters wait in line at the University YMCA at 8:03 a.m. Polls opened at 6 a.m.

UPDATED: Champaign County voting system down this morning, now back up

By Alice Mei, Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • November 5, 2024
Candidate signs in front of the Illini Union on Oct. 24 encouraging eligible students to vote.

Breaking down who is on CU’s ballot

By Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • October 24, 2024
UI Election Day guide

UI Election Day guide

By Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • October 23, 2024
Thomas Siebel interacts with students at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science on Oct. 18.

Thomas Siebel, Chancellor Jones, President Killeen speak at science center dedication

By Qaasim Jatoi and Ryan Pearlman • October 21, 2024
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski stands in the University YMCA on S. Wright St. Friday, Oct. 4. Congresswoman Budzinski has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois’ 13th congressional district since 2023.

Rep. Budzinski reflects on first term, talks reelection

By Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi • October 16, 2024
A University police officer pulls away from a scene after responding to a call on Oct. 8, 2021.

UIPD officer tasked with finding missing student who froze to death resigns

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024
Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.

Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
The Red Lion at the corner of Green and S. Third streets on Jan. 28. The Red Lion opened for the first time all summer over the weekend for Greek Reunion.

Greek Reunion brings energy, excitement to campus

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 14, 2024
Courtesy of the Chicago Tribune.

UPDATED: Donald Trump escorted out of rally bleeding after several loud pops

By Qaasim Jatoi and Mary Piacente • July 13, 2024
The Illinois football team during a game against Nebraska on Oct. 6, 2023. Single game tickets for the upcoming season are going on sale on July 18.

Single-game football tickets available starting July 18

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 13, 2024
Grange Grove, in front of Memorial Stadium on Jan. 27, 2023. Memorial Stadium will host a movie night in collaboration with Busey Bank in August.

Illinois Athletics, Busey Bank announce Memorial Stadium movie night

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 13, 2024
Champaign Police officers standing on April 26. CPD is stepping up its enforcement for speeding starting this month.

CPD to intensify speeding crackdown in July

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 10, 2024
An Urbana Fire Department engine on March 4, 2023. UFD responded to a fire in Urbana last night that displaced the residents of the home.

Urbana fire displaces residents

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 8, 2024
Jershaun Newton during his official visit to the University. Newton has committed to Illinois for the 2025 season.

Jershaun Newton commits to Illinois football for 2025

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 8, 2024
The Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory, part of iFAB, in Urbana on July 7. iFAB has been awarded $51 million in grants by the federal government.

University’s iFAB awarded over $50 million for biomanufacturing

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 7, 2024
Champaign Police squad cars parked on April 26. CPD responded to a shooting overnight that injured two.

Early morning shooting in Champaign injures two

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 5, 2024
UIPD phones down, 9-1-1 still available

UIPD phones down, 9-1-1 still available

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 3, 2024
Desmond Straughton, class of 2025 DB from Roseville, MI during his official visit to the University. Straughton is committed to Illinois football for the 2025 season.

Three-star 2025 DB Desmond Straughton commits to Illinois

By Qaasim Jatoi • July 3, 2024
Champaign Fire Department responding to a call on Nov. 7, 2023. The CFD was called to two separate apartment fires within four hours last night.

Two overnight apartment fires displace Champaign residents

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 2, 2024
A mural depicting people sharing a guitar on the Cunningham Township building in Urbana, painted by Langston Allston, an artist with ties to the area, in 2022. Allston's work has been featured on the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail website.

Experience C-U Foundation announces African American heritage murals

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 28, 2024
Grange Grove on November 5, 2022. The University just announced tailgating reservations are now on sale for the fall season.

Grange Grove tailgate reservations open for 2024 season

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 24, 2024
Sexual assault reported at Main Library

Sexual assault reported at Main Library

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 21, 2024
Davion Chandler (left) and Isaiah White (right) during their official visits to the University. Both players have committed to Illinois for the 2025 season.

Illinois football picks up two three-star prospects for 2025

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 20, 2024
Cameron Brooks during his official visit to the University on June 7. Brooks is the first defensive lineman to join the 2025 Illini recruiting class.

Three-star defensive lineman Cameron Brooks commits to Illinois

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 18, 2024
Watson's Shack & Rail at N. Neil Street on June 14. The restaurant serves massive sandwiches and more.

Review | Watson’s Shack and Rail serves up massive, tasty sandwiches and more

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 18, 2024
C-U at Home, a 24/7 homeless shelter in Champaign. Champaign County reported an increase in homelessness this year.

Champaign County reports rise in homelessness in 2024

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 11, 2024
Rose Yeboah holds her first place high jump trophy at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Tournament. Three Illini won national titles at the tournament.

Three Illini win national titles at NCAA Track & Field Tournament

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 9, 2024
The Red Lobster on Prospect Avenue in Champaign on June 9. The restaurant is at risk of closure due to the company filing for bankruptcy last month.

[Photo] Champaign Red Lobster may close amidst company’s bankruptcy

June 9, 2024
The Red Lobster on Prospect Avenue in Champaign on June 9. The restaurant is at risk of closure due to the company filing for bankruptcy last month.

Champaign Red Lobster may close amidst company’s bankruptcy

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 9, 2024
The Illini men and women's wheelchair track and road racing team.

Illini para athletes compete in NCAA Track & Field Tournament

By Laura Mendes and Qaasim Jatoi • June 8, 2024
Jill Stein (left) speaks to audience members at a panel at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center on Thursday, next to Chibu Asonye (middle-left).

Jill Stein and Chibu Asonye advocate for third-party politics, electoral reforms

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 8, 2024
The Allerton House at the Monticello Allerton Park and Retreat Center. Allerton Park is hosting an 'adult summer camp' from June 27-30.

Allerton Park to host ‘adult summer camp’ in June

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 5, 2024
Illinois baseball players in the dugout before a game on March 30. The team has been eliminated from the NCAA Tournament after losing to Indiana State 13-2 today.

Illinois baseball eliminated from NCAA Tournament

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 2, 2024
Illinois baseball players shake hands after a game on May 17. The Illini won their first NCAA Tournament matchup against Indiana State, lost their second game against Kentucky, and will again face Indiana State this afternoon for a chance to play Kentucky in the NCAA Regional Championship.

Illinois baseball wins one, loses one in NCAA Regional

By Laura Mendes and Qaasim Jatoi • June 2, 2024
The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly authorized a funding increase for the University of Illinois System.

Pritzker approves budget increase for UI System

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 1, 2024
The Beat organizers, including the mayor, city manager and city council members cut a ribbon in front of the stage. The city organized downtown festival districts for the summer with live music and legal alcohol consumption.

City of Champaign unveils new Market Street Entertainment District

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • June 1, 2024
General John A. Logan equestrian statue in Washington D.C. Logan created the holiday honoring fallen U.S. military service-members in 1868, originally known as Decoration Day.

John A. Logan and the history of Memorial Day

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • May 27, 2024
People gather on the Main Quad to watch “Bob Marley: One Love” on May 23.

Illini Union Board hosts first summer movie night

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • May 24, 2024
Junior infielder Coltin Quagliano makes a throw.

Illinois baseball loses Big Ten tournament opener to Penn State

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • May 22, 2024
Dan Hartleb, the 2024 Big Ten baseball Coach of the Year.

Hartleb wins Big Ten Coach of the Year; 6 Illini named All-Big Ten

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • May 22, 2024

National Weather Service warns of dust storm

By Sam Gregerman and Qaasim Jatoi • May 21, 2024

Brief lane closures on Green, Randolph Street for construction

By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • May 21, 2024
Protesters rest in tents stationed in front of Foellinger Auditorium early Thursday morning.

Live coverage: Encampment continues to day 5 on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 2, 2024
Protesters assemble on the Main Quad to reestablish an encampment. The SJP UIUC Instagram page posted a call for demonstrators at 1:17 p.m.

Live coverage: SJP calls for reinstated encampment on the Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 28, 2024
Astrophotographer Jack Fusco discusses career in Lincoln Hall on April 22.

TEDxUIUC returns to campus for Odyssey conference

By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Qaasim Jatoi • April 23, 2024
University students protest for a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from arms manufacturers supplying weapons to Israel on April 19.

UI students occupy Alma Mater, call for arms divestment, Gaza ceasefire

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Urbana residents debate election referenda at Cunningham board meeting

Urbana residents debate election referenda at Cunningham board meeting

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
The CBTF sign posted in the Chemistry Annex at 601 S. Mathews Ave. in Urbana.

CBTF unveils new laboratory in Chemistry Annex

By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
UI professor, team received $7.5 million to study permafrost

UI professor, team received $7.5 million to study permafrost

By Qaasim Jatoi, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2024
Revolutionizing plant growth: UI scientists leap toward outer-space farming

Revolutionizing plant growth: UI scientists leap toward outer-space farming

By Qaasim Jatoi, Contributing Writer • March 24, 2024

CSEC releases unofficial ISC election results

By Qaasim Jatoi, Contributing Writer • March 10, 2024
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