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 front cover of Walrus, a student-run publication from the 60s. The Special Educational Opportunities Project, also known as Project 500, recruited students from underrepresented populations, and its implementation received mixed criticism from the student body.

Looking back: Project 500 in retrospect

In 1968, 565 students from underrepresented minority communities were recruited attend the University of Illinois as part of Project 500. Miscommunication regarding housing for the newly-admitted students led to a protest at the Illini Union — and the arrest of over 200 students.
By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor • January 19, 2022
Senator Scott Bennett, Representative Carol Ammons, and Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten lead a discussion on the future of Automatic Voter Registration(AVS) in Illinois on Mar. 31.

Officials discuss implementing automatic voter registration

By Claire Textor • April 3, 2016

Student senate, community leaders promote same day voting

By Samantha Jones Toal • March 13, 2016
Reactions from the Union crowd to Lovie Smith's hiring

Reactions from the Union crowd to Lovie Smith's hiring

By Charlotte Carroll • March 8, 2016

Offenders identified from Monday pepper spray battery

By Daily Illini Staff Report • November 3, 2015
Starbucks at the Courtyard Cafe in the Union.

Students express concern over Courtyard Cafe Starbucks

By Aaron Navarro • October 27, 2015
A student rides a bike through the Main Quad on October 5, 2015.

University uses grant to improve bike parking

By Adam Kaz • October 5, 2015
An MCORE open house revealed plans for construction on the Universitys campus. This is a photo illustration of how Green Street will be designed after construction is finished.

MCORE project unveiled

By Marijo Enderle • September 21, 2015
The Espresso Royale located in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe operated for the last time on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A Starbucks will open in the same location. 

Espresso Royale Union location closes, new location to be opened in Grainger Engineering Library

By Ben Lash • May 27, 2015
The Illinithon executive board visits with a St. Johns Childrens Hospital patient in Springfield. The annual dance marathon, which will take place Saturday, aids children at this hospital 

12 hours for the kids

By Bella Jackson • April 15, 2015
A Taiwanese American Student Club member captivates onlookers as he performs with a Chinese yo-yo during the 2013 International Weeks Travel Around the World event.

International Week celebrates University’s growing global community

By Stephanie Kim • April 7, 2015
Fun without Mom still possible

Fun without Mom still possible

By Aminah Koshul • April 7, 2015
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