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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
Illini Cash is ending — what you need to know
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor
ARC and CRCE to require physical i-card, per new policy
By Vanessa Turner, Senior News Reporter
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
Illini Cash is ending — what you need to know
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor • Jun 25, 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
Clothing hangs on racks at the Salt & Light thrift store in Urbana on April 4. Along with being a thrift store, the volunteer-run business also is a grocery store, with the objective to serve low-income individuals in multiple ways.
Thrift stores offer unique finds in CU
By Saanvi Mantha, Contributing Writer • Jun 15, 2026
Hikers view a waterfall at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois on May 30, 2010.
5 Trails to hike for National Trails Day
By Reem Kharfan, Contributing Writer • Jun 5, 2026
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
Opinions
A collection of items from a desk drawer.
DI Voices | I found my grandfather in my desk drawer
By Elizabeth Bichkoff, Staff Writer • Jun 13, 2026
Letter to the Editor | UI should expand its clean energy conversation, include nuclear
By Jacob Fritchie
DI Voices | How much can you change in 4 years?
By Hailey Cho, Senior Columnist
Opinion | AI is removing the human in art
By Annette Lee, Contributing Columnist
DI Social
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Journey gives farewell concert, touches on nostalgia at State Farm Center
By Kelsey Hoevel, Summer Editor
Matt Maeson brings heart, laughter to Virginia Theatre
By Kelsey Hoevel, Summer Editor
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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
Illini guard Keaton Wagler smiles as the clock winds down at the end of Illinois' March 28 win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four.
Keaton Wagler selected No. 5 overall by Clippers, first Illini top-10 draft pick since 2005
By Sahil Mittal, Staff Writer • Jun 23, 2026
Sports
Column | How will newest Illini Judy Abdalla Goha adjust to collegiate scoring system?
Column | How will newest Illini Judy Abdalla Goha adjust to collegiate scoring system?
By Sofía Boddy, Staff Writer • Jun 22, 2026
Column | How the Bulls can win the 2026 NBA Draft
By Arnes Caro, Staff Writer • Jun 21, 2026
Column | Recapping Stanley Cup Final’s top highlights
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Jun 18, 2026
Another top 10 finish: Illini cap off season at NCAA Outdoor Championships
By Kacper Rajwa, Staff Writer • Jun 17, 2026
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