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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

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University News
ARC and CRCE to require physical i-card, per new policy
By Vanessa Turner, Senior News Reporter
ACCORD petitions AACC to expand inclusivity
By Kayla Hutton, Staff Writer
University Admin
ARC and CRCE to require physical i-card, per new policy
By Vanessa Turner, Senior News Reporter
Canvas service returns, Friday finals rescheduled for Sunday
By Avery Paterson and Macy Medendorp
News
Hazmat spill in Campustown: Contained after response
Hazmat spill in Campustown: Contained after response
By Aakarsh Garg and Áedan Knee-Mueller • May 30, 2026
Top Story
A student scrolls on Tinder, a massive platform for online dating.
Opinion | Dating apps turn courtship into attention economy
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Top Photo
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
Features
Meadowbrook Park on Race Street in Urbana is home to wildflowers, a playground, a sculpture park and restored prairie. These areas with large amounts of tall grasses and thick brush are also the habitat to native Illinois pests like ticks.
Illinois Extension to host annual Walk & Talks series
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Copy Editor • Jun 1, 2026
Spurlock Museum frames US history as ‘Unfinished Revolutions’
By Blake Noble, Staff Writer • May 28, 2026
Outfit inspiration for your next vacation
By Kelsey Hoevel, Summer Editor • May 27, 2026
New gay bar Amy’s Place welcomes, celebrates all
By Sonali Khanna, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • May 24, 2026
Moroccan Student Association brings traditions, culture to campus
By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026
Opinions
DI Voices | How much can you change in 4 years?
DI Voices | How much can you change in 4 years?
By Hailey Cho, Senior Columnist • May 19, 2026
Opinion | AI is removing the human in art
By Annette Lee, Contributing Columnist
DI Voices | I’ll be leaving in the fairest of seasons
By Mariana Quezada
Campus Scout | Scout to face mortal punishment for freeing cow
By Campus Scout
DI Social
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Review | Niall Horan’s ‘Dinner Party’ reflects on love, grief
By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer
Review | Malcolm Todd’s ‘Do That Again’ showcases love, heartbreak
By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Illini Union Board releases summer lineup of free outdoor movie screenings
By Zahra Ghadeer, Staff Writer
Column | ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ still shines 20 years later
By Sahaana Sathyaraj, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Andrej Stojaković hoists the South Regional championship trophy at the Toyota Center in Houston after Illinois advanced to the Final Four on March 28.
Andrej Stojaković withdraws from NBA Draft, will officially return to Illinois
By Evy York and Sahil Mittal • May 27, 2026
Sports
Senior sprinter Ashley Oliver gets ready in her block for the women's 400m hurdles on the last day of Illinois' outdoor opener on April 11.
One to go: Illini find success at NCAA West Preliminaries
By Kacper Rajwa, Staff Writer • Jun 2, 2026
Column | Stanley Cup Final is set; what to expect
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Jun 1, 2026
Column | Predicting NBA Conference Finals matchups
By Arnes Caro, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026
Breaking down official landing spots for Illinois’ transfers
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • May 22, 2026
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