100 years of Huff Hall history preserved in new time capsule
On Tuesday, the University of Illinois dedicated a new time capsule to be placed in the cornerstone of Huff Hall in Champaign, where it will remain until 2126.
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Body found near Alma Mater statue on campus ID’d, ‘no signs of foul play’
University police said in a statement that the deceased person is Alex C. Rodriguez, 29 and that he was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
‘The people united will never be defeated’: Protesters voice concerns about data center impacts on environment
Protesters condemned the construction of future data centers, arguing they produce more harm than good.
University of Illinois classes begin ‘with great energy’
Classes began Monday at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
This group of Philo students are sharing their love for Ukraine at the Illinois State Fair
Two sisters and their friend won an award at the Champaign County Fair for their presentation on Ukrainian culture.
A new heritage trail aims to honor Champaign-Urbana’s Asian community
In Champaign County, 12.5% of the population identifies as Asian.
University of Illinois student struggles as family’s sole provider following his uncle’s deportation
Reynaldo Camas-Aranda grew up in a house with his uncle, aunt and mother in Cicero. His uncle’s arrest during Operation Midway Blitz has strained the family’s finances.
Trump is ending relief for international students from warzones. The relief was not used widely at the University of Illinois
International students from certain countries can work more hours and take fewer courses than is usually legal under Special Student Relief (SSR).
Bovine brouhaha at the U of I: campus cow caper ends calmly
A cow escaped onto U of I’s campus while being loaded onto a trailer on Wednesday afternoon. After charging at several people, the animal was tranquilized and safely recovered; no person was seriously injured.
About 1 in 4 eligible Champaign County voters cast ballots in this year’s primary election
This year’s voter turnout was on par with past midterm primary elections. This year, about a third of voters cast ballots by mail — up from about a fifth in the most recent midterm primary election in 2022.
It’s been 20 years since the NCAA banned Chief Illiniwek from championship games. Some students want U of I to move on
The University of Illinois retired Chief Illiniwek in 2007, without picking a new mascot. Native American faculty say the inaction is damaging.
University of Illinois students, unions launch campaign to ‘De-ICE’ campus contracts
Dozens of U of I students and workers gathered on campus Wednesday to demand the school cut ties with companies profiting from immigration enforcement.
University of Illinois police prepare for Saturday’s Final Four game
Few incidents occurred last weekend when Illinois beat Iowa to move onto the Final Four, according to the University of Illinois Police Department.
‘Quiet leader’: Former middle school coach, teacher remember University of Illinois men’s basketball star from way back when
Before he became a point guard for the Illini, senior Kylan Boswell went to Edison Middle School in Champaign.
Illini Students Supporting Israel hosts speaker from the Israel Defense Forces
URBANA — A member of the Israel Defense Forces visited the Illini Union Monday night to share his experience living and serving in war zones and discuss the U.S. and Israel’s war in Iran. Eli Wininger, a Los Angeles native and an IDF reservist, said he grew up in a family with strong Zionist beliefs.