Same-day voter registration increases student participation
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
March 28, 2016
Champaign County saw a 275 percent increase in student voter turnout with the new addition of same-day voter registration on campus.“Tuesday proved that same day registration is key to helping everyone in Champaign County vote, regardless if they wanted a Democratic or Republican ballot,” said Ma...
Trump hosts rally at UIC Pavilion
March 7, 2016
Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at 6 p.m. on March 11 at the UIC Pavilion, four days before the Illinois primary on March 15.EJAt this point in the primary season, Trump remains the GOP frontrunner. Trump won the primaries in 12 out of 19 states while Texas senator Ted Cruz took six and Florida senator Mar...
Clinton's College Compact Plan appeals to students with loan refinancing options
September 9, 2015
As the Democratic primary has progressed, Hillary Clinton has emerged as a leading Democratic candidate for the 2016 election. Historically, college students largely contribute to the Democratic vote, which may make Clinton’s recently announced college plan a key point of interest. When looking to...
Rodney Davis wins the Republican nomination for the 13th district
By Eleanor Black and Austin Keating
March 19, 2014
Incumbent Rodney Davis defeated University alumna Erika Harold and Michael Firsching, a veterinarian, in the republican primary for the 13th congressional district. Davis won the race with 54 percent of votes, with 96 percent of precincts reporting at press time. Though Davis won the overall vote, H...
Police blotter Jan. 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Champaign —Aggravated battery was reported at Red Lion, 211 E. Green St., at around 5 p.m. on Monday. According to the report, a male was battered after a confrontation in the bar. —Theft was reported on the 200 block of East John Street at around 4 p.m. on Monday. According to the report, an unknow...
