The Daily Illini

The Daily Illini

Founded in 1871, The Daily Illini serves as the independent student newspaper for the University of Illinois. Available in both print and online formats, it delivers essential news, sports updates, opinions, and commentary to the campus community. The newspaper also offers special editions on various topics, such as the New Student Edition, the Ebert Film Festival Guide, and biannual career and housing guides, enhancing its coverage of university life.

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  • 1 week ago | dailyillini.com | Anna Williams

    Rating: 7/10Ever since Disney began its live-action remakes of beloved animated films, filmmakers have toed an important line: the balance between staying true to the original story versus adding or removing elements. Fortunately — or unfortunately, depending on your perspective — Disney’s remake of “Lilo & Stitch” mostly followed the lead of its original. ‘What is the responsibility of a remake?

  • 3 weeks ago | dailyillini.com | Conor Blount

    Between hiring head coach Evan Clark in 2016 and the start of the 2019-20 season, Illinois went 52-31. This stretch included a 22-win season in 2017-18, tied for the best in program history. However, after a pair of COVID-derailed seasons with a combined record of 14-18, Illinois needed to find its way back to winning. Change started off of the court, with Illinois recruiting the No. 24 class in the nation.

  • 3 weeks ago | dailyillini.com | Maaike Niekerk

    **This story was originally published on the Chambana Eats website on April 13.**Whether you’re new in town or already familiar with the Champaign-Urbana food scene, eating and drinking up and down the Campustown drag can be an intimidating experience. Braving the crowds of Green Street revelers, avoiding massive lines but still having a quality experience is key to making anyone — student or not — feel like a regular.

  • 3 weeks ago | dailyillini.com | Maaike Niekerk

    **This article was originally published on the Chambana Eats website on April 13.**Downtown Champaign was in desperate need of something different. Something fresh. Nearly two years ago, in April of 2023, The Space brought exactly that. Simply put, The Space is weird. From the McDonald’s kiddie plates to the grilled octopus appetizer to the abstract artwork coating the walls, everything inside the restaurant-music venue is just a little bit unconventional.

  • 3 weeks ago | dailyillini.com | Jessie Wang

    I’ve asked Robin Kaler, the University’s spokesperson, for a statement countless times in my years writing for The Daily Illini. Last December, I asked for something different for my final story before I graduate — a profile on Chancellor Robert Jones. Jones is set to depart Champaign-Urbana in June. He will remain in the Big Ten conference as the next president of the University of Washington, heading UW’s three campuses: Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma.

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