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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

The Daily Illini Staff Report

Portrait of Bob Flider, new director of community and government relations for the Office of the Chancellor.

Former state representative named director of community and government relations

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 21, 2018
The Main Quad in the heart of campus. Design editor Cindy thinks this is a great place to relax and catch up with friends.

Israel Week celebrates 70 years of independence

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 20, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 19

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 20, 2018
Participants of 2017 National Eating Disorders Association Walk. On April 21, the fifth annual walk will occur, the goal is to raise $25,000 which will go directly to NEDA.

Counseling Center hosts 5th Annual CU NEDA Walk

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 20, 2018
A University student challenges the pro-life activists' methods during a protest outside the Illini Union on Wednesday.

Anti-abortion group demonstrates graphic imagery on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 18, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 17

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 18, 2018
Amaury Saulsberry (left), Sarah Brincks, Zichen Yu, Badar Al-Lawti, Emely Lopez and Redar Ismali Chico (back right). Brincks, Lopez and Saulsberry from the University won first place in a startup competition for the development of a business.

Three University students win business startup competition

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 18, 2018
Anthony Ray Hinton, who was charged with the murder of two restaurant managers 30 years ago, was exonerated in 2015 through the Equal Justice Initiative. Hinton will visit the University Wednesday to share his story.

Exonerated death row survivor to visit UI

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 18, 2018
Ashli Anda and Bruce Kovanen GEO members discussing social inequality and GEO's role and experience during the strike.

Urban Planning class hosts discussion with GEO

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 17, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 16

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 17, 2018
Jon Lee, one of the fundraiser's hosts, said the goal this year is to raise $10,000.

Fundraiser hopes to revive paleontology department’s annual dig

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 17, 2018
The College of Law is located on Peabody Drive and Sixth St. The clinic will focus on providing legal aid to veterans in the C-U area.

College of Law to open Veterans Legal Clinic in fall

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 17, 2018
A police car is parked in front of 804 W. Springfield Ave.

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 13

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 16, 2018

TEDxUIUC incorporates speakers’ backgrounds in annual conference

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 15, 2018
Current Sloan UCEM Scholars at the 2018 Sloan Mini-Conference at the University of Illinois.

Sloan Foundation grant to continue improving minority representation

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 14, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 12

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 12, 2018
The bike rack in front of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church recently added Darwin feet to the bottom of the rack.

Darwin feet added to Christian fish bike rack

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 11, 2018
University of Illinois System President, Tim Killeen speaks at graduation. The UI System Board of Trustees recently approved the budget for fiscal year 2020, giving Kileen a $100,000 one-time reward for his work in fiscal year 2019. Kileen's total salary, combined with the reward for 2019 was $700,000.

UI system launches campaign to highlight statewide impact

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 11, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 9

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 10, 2018
Jesse Ribot was acknowledged for his work in rural environmental justice and development policy. He hopes that the recognition will give attention to the uses of studying social science in solving problems of environmental vulnerability.

Geography professor awarded Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 10, 2018
The Plumbers Shop in the University of Illinois Facilities & Services building, 1501 S. Oak St. in Champaign. The Illinois Student Government passed a resolution on Wednesday to remove Chief Illiniwek symbols from all University buildings.

Former Chief portrayer and Native American attorney to speak at mascot discussion

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 10, 2018

UI students file federal lawsuit against University for violation of rights

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 9, 2018
Panels of protest that took place on the Main Quad on Monday.

Students hold demonstration for Israel Apartheid Week

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 9, 2018

CAPE award recognizes six University staff members

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 8, 2018

Researchers develop method for recycling plastic from electronic products

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 8, 2018
Erik Sacks, Hongxu Dong, Lindsay Clark and five visiting graduate students from the University of Ghana/The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the plots in summer 2017.

UI researchers receive $1 million to study bioenergy crops

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 7, 2018
Students walk on the Quad in the snow on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2017.

Colder, wetter weather to follow fourth wettest February-March on Illinois record

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 7, 2018
"Monet: A Visit to Giverny" by Evelyne Tardya won the special award for healthiest creation in last year's Edible Book Festival.

Book art meets cuisine in Edible Book Festival

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 6, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 4

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 6, 2018
Protestors against the second amendment march during March For Our Lives in Champaign on Mar. 24, 2017.

Town hall on gun violence to be held at Champaign Public Library

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 5, 2018
The Women's Resource Center located at 616 East Green Street.

ICARE challenge to promote sexual assault awareness

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 5, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 3

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 4, 2018
85 new trees will be donated to the Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program by The Rotary Club of Urbana.

Eighty-five trees to be planted in Urbana

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 4, 2018

UIPD releases statement on threats and violence surrounding ‘Punish a Muslim Day’

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 3, 2018
Members of ASFCME protest in front of the Alice Campbell Alumni center for fair wage and contract.

Protest in front of Alumni Center calls for fair wages

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 3, 2018
Latin Dance Night at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in February 2017.

Latin Dance Night celebrates rhythms from Latin America

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 3, 2018
Portrait of Rachel Switzky

Rachel Switzky named inaugural director of the Siebel Center for Design

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 3, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for April 2

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 3, 2018
Students painting piggy banks at the Paint a Pig event.

Paint a Pig Party teaches students to set money-saving goals

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 3, 2018
Prospective students touring the campus. Champaign-Urbana has been ranked highly as a place for college students to look for post-graduation living.

CU area ranked eighth-best place to live for college grads

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 2, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 31

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 2, 2018
Portrait of Margaret Levi.

Linowes lecture to address democratic structural crises

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 31, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 30

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 31, 2018
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti speaks to attendees of the Opioid Crisis Conference.

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti addresses state’s response to opioid crisis

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 30, 2018
Promotional poster for the Black and Latino Male Summit taking place at the I-Hotel and Conference Center this Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cultural centers host eighth annual Black and Latino Male Summit

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 30, 2018

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 29

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 30, 2018
University alumnus Nathan Alan Davis was awarded the $50,000 Whiting Award at the New York Historical Society for his work as a playwright.

University alumnus receives $50k literary award

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 29, 2018
Comedian Hasan Minhaj performs at a comedy show in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 2016.

Hasan Minhaj of ‘The Daily Show’ comes to Illini Union

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 28, 2018
T-Pain performs at Hot 97's Summer Jam festival in 2007.

T-Pain to perform at Spring Jam

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 28, 2018
Portrait of Joe Deninzon.

Acclaimed violinist to teach and perform at the University

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 27, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 26

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 27, 2018
A person in a wheelchair poses for a photo during the disABILITY Resource Expo in 2017.

Expo explores disability resources

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 26, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 24

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 26, 2018
Ingrid Lopez rallies her fellow students as they chant, "No More Guns," during the National School Walkout for Gun Control on March 14, 2018, at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles.

University RSOs participate in March for Our Lives

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 24, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 23

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 23, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 21

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 21, 2018
Green Street is under construction around the corner of Second and Third streets.

Pavement repairs temporarily close street

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 20, 2018
University presidents and students from around the country met at the at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign to discuss tactics for fighting world hunger on Mar. 15 to 17.

University presidents unite to fight world hunger

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 20, 2018
The Daily Illini police blotter for March 19

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 19

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 19, 2018
Early voting in Champaign County began March 13 and ended Monday.

Early voting ends, election day approaches

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 19, 2018
A police car initiates a traffic stop on Pennsylvania Avenue. UIPD released a report Thursday summing up statistics on crime and fire-related incidents from 2016 to 2018.

Champaign police to show zero tolerance for impaired drivers on St. Patrick’s Day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 16, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 16

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 16, 2018
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees holds a meeting at the Illini Union on Jan. 18, 2017.

Board of Trustees issued appointments, addressed budget in meeting Thursday

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 16, 2018
A portrait of Ava DuVernay. DuVernay's film "The 13th" will be shown at this year's Ebertfest.

Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay to visit Ebertfest next month

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 16, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 15

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 16, 2018
A student examines the Wall for Victims demonstration by Turning Point USA on the Main Quad on Mar. 15.

Students clash over immigration

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 15, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 13

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 14, 2018
Early voting started at the Illini Union on Monday. Many campaigns have placed signs out front to persuade voters.

Champaign county announces expansion for early voting locations

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 14, 2018
The Illini Boxing Club won 4 championship belts at the 2017 USIBA National Championships at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia.

ARC to host Intercollegiate Boxing Association National Championships

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 13, 2018
Max Levchin, PayPal co-founder, former chairman of the board of Yelp and UI alumnus, has been chosen to speak at the 2018 Commencement.

University announces Paypal co-founder as commencement speaker for 2018

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 12, 2018
Students walk in front of Espresso Royale, located at 1117 W. Oregon St. in Urbana. This location, along with Starbucks on Green Street, will close its doors in the next month.

Governor candidate to meet students at coffee shops on campus

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 12, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 11

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 12, 2018
Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization march toward University President Timothy Killeen’s house along Florida Avenue on March 6. An agreement has been made between the GEO and University administration that grants many of the GEO’s demands for a new contract.

Administration’s tentative agreement expands on GEO list of demands

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 12, 2018
The Daily Illini police blotter for March 9

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 9

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 11, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 8

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 9, 2018
The I-Hotel is located at 1900 S. First Street. Representatives of the University will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Conference Center at the center and I-Hotel Monday.

University to honor women at International Women’s Day brunch

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 8, 2018
Blue Waters super computer located at the National Petascale Computing Facility.

One of the world’s most powerful supercomputers will be open to tour

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 7, 2018
The Daily Illini police blotter for March 6

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 6

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 7, 2018
Members of the GEO rally on University President Killeen's front lawn on Mar. 6, 2018.

GEO attempts to receive national attention through social media, rally

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 7, 2018
Portrait of Kevin D. Franklin

Missing faculty member prompts search

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 6, 2018
First ever squash tournament to be held at the ARC

First ever squash tournament to be held at the ARC

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 6, 2018
GEO strike moves into its second week

GEO strike moves into its second week

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 6, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 4

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 5, 2018
University system launches Illinois Defense Network

University system launches Illinois Defense Network

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 3, 2018
The Daily Illini police blotter for March 2

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 2

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 3, 2018
Graduate Students Picketing outside of Altgeld Hall on Monday.

GEO members extend strike to South Quad, undergraduates show support on Unofficial

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
Scott Avett and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers perform at Shepherd's Bush Empire on Aug. 30, 2016 in London.

The Avett Brothers coming to State Farm Center

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
University named among top producers of Fulbright scholars

University named among top producers of Fulbright scholars

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
Stricter gun safety measures to advance in Illinois

Stricter gun safety measures to advance in Illinois

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 1

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
A bartender serves drinks to people celebrating in KAM's on Unofficial on March 2. Assistant features editor Marissa explains official and unofficial University traditions students can choose to take part in.

Unofficial 2018: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 2, 2018
GEO members protesting on the Main Quad during the first day of their strike on Monday.

Nearly 1,000 support third day of GEO strike, picketing continues into Thursday

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 1, 2018
The University of Illinois police on campus.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Feb. 27

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 28, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Feb. 27

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 27, 2018
Champaign County Young Democrats to host Illinois 13th Congressional District candidates

Champaign County Young Democrats to host Illinois 13th Congressional District candidates

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 26, 2018
GEO begins strike, holds rally in conjunction

GEO begins strike, holds rally in conjunction

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 26, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Feb. 25

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 26, 2018
The outside of McKinley Health Center located at 1109 S. Lincoln Avenue on Dec. 4, 2017.

12 possible cases of mumps follow last semester’s confirmed case

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 22, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

The Daily Illini police blotter for Feb. 22

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 22, 2018
Portrait of Lisa Mercer.

App allows human trafficking cases to be reported

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 21, 2018
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