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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

New law would ban texting while driving

By Stephen Spector • February 17, 2009
Illustration by Debbie Su

Illini athletics stay afloat with Big Ten contracts

By Stephen Spector • February 17, 2009

Mom of Year application now available

By Stephen Spector • February 16, 2009

Former governor sees a light in dark situation

By Stephen Spector • February 12, 2009
Former Illinois State Governor Jim Edgar speaks at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs in Champaign, Ill. on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2009. Brennan Caughron

Former Gov. Edgar speaks at University

By Stephen Spector • February 11, 2009

New governor could be just what University needs

By Stephen Spector • February 9, 2009

University switches emergency text system

By Stephen Spector • February 9, 2009

University quartet wins Grammy

By Stephen Spector • February 9, 2009

Illinois’ high rank leads to more applicants

By Stephen Spector • February 4, 2009

Board of Trustees meet to discuss Chicago Olympics

By Stephen Spector • February 4, 2009

Victimized by Illinois’ culture of corruption

By Stephen Spector • January 30, 2009

UPDATE: Gov. will appear in court tomorrow

By Stephen Spector • January 28, 2009

UI professor testifies against Gov.

By Stephen Spector • January 28, 2009
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich makes a statement at a news conference Friday, in Chicago, as the Illinois Senate prepares for a trial that could remove him from office. M. Spencer Green, The Associated Press

Blagojevich trial begins

By Stephen Spector • January 26, 2009

Blagojevich prosecutor is UI alumnus

By Stephen Spector • January 26, 2009
Ron Edmonds, The Associated Press

UI political expert digs into Obama’s inaugural address

By Stephen Spector • January 21, 2009

What does future hold for GOP?

By Stephen Spector • January 20, 2009

Blagojevich has ties to University

By Stephen Spector • January 20, 2009

2008 election puts Illinois in spotlight

By Stephen Spector • December 12, 2008
Logan Ponce, portraying Chief Illiniwek, gestures while performing during the Three-In-One at "The Next Dance" at Assembly Hall on Nov. 15. The University insists it will not reinstate the tradition. Erica Magda

Chief dances again despite opposition

By Stephen Spector • December 12, 2008

Future of Illinois politics looms

By Stephen Spector • December 10, 2008
Curt Garman, left, and Richard Looke look for a spot to hold their wedding at City Hall in San Francisco on June 17. Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated Press

‘Day Without a Gay’ protests California’s ban on gay marriage

By Stephen Spector • December 10, 2008
A tree is lit on Neil Street in Champaign on Tuesday. Erica Magda

Two cities, two tales of holiday lights

By Stephen Spector • December 4, 2008
 

Illinois gay marriage debate continues

By Stephen Spector • December 3, 2008
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Eating cheaper in a dry economy

By Stephen Spector • November 11, 2008
A pedestrian walks past a solar-powered garbage compactor on Green Street on Thursday afternoon. The cans will be used on a trial basis throughout campus. Erica Magda

BigBelly gobbles more, digests less

By Stephen Spector • November 7, 2008
Erica Magda

COLUMN: My historic evening in Grant Park

By Stephen Spector • November 6, 2008

Third parties may crash the election

By Stephen Spector • October 31, 2008

Champaign clarifies Fat Sandwich’s alcohol delivery options

By Stephen Spector • October 30, 2008
Colby Roate, freshman in LAS, hits a broken toolbox with a hammer at the "Break Stuff" booth Saturday. People are allowed to bring their own stuff, or use what is provided, as a way to let out their stress physically. Erica Magda

If you smash it, she will build it

By Stephen Spector • October 24, 2008

Champaign won’t swallow Fat Sandwich’s liquor plan

By Stephen Spector • October 23, 2008

Facebook users friends with politicans, too

By Stephen Spector • October 20, 2008

Bells assembled Monday for the McFarland Memorial Tower

By Stephen Spector • October 7, 2008

Unity March to fight against poverty

By Stephen Spector • October 3, 2008

Fifth Unity March raises poverty awareness

By Stephen Spector • October 3, 2008

Delayed completion of Burnham 310 leaves students scrambling to find new apartments

By Stephen Spector • September 30, 2008

USDA awards $1.76 for farms, business to bolster efficiency

By Stephen Spector • September 26, 2008
A replica of the Eye of Sauron hangs from beams on the McFarland Memorial Bell Tower early Sunday morning. Trevor Greene

No suspect in sight for Eye of Sauron prank

By Stephen Spector • September 23, 2008

Illini gear section expanded at Wal-Mart

By Stephen Spector • September 19, 2008

Learning to live with the new Facebook

By Stephen Spector • September 16, 2008