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Gies Memorial Stadium’s new video display raises light pollution concerns
Gies Memorial Stadium’s new video display — the largest in college football — has received mixed reactions from students and community members because of its brightness since its debut. It made its public debut on Aug. 8, and it had its football game debut on Sept. 3. While some,…
Congressional candidate Jeff Wilson talks energy production, backs Trump
Jeff Wilson, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, is running on a platform of increasing energy generation, decreasing federal debt, securing American borders and bringing back “Lincoln-esque values” to central Illinois. The Daily Illini spoke with…
Rainscaping Education Program fosters environmental protection
Rainscaping is a system that uses nature to protect nature. By using natural and manufactured materials, the process aims to collect and manage stormwater where it falls. This supports water drainage and filtration, facilitates healthy soil and protects local bodies of water. In…
Opinion | America is on track, but is Amtrak?
In 1956, the U.S. Congress, along with support from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 — changing Americans’ reliance on automobile transportation for generations to come. Founded in 1970, Amtrak began operations in 1971, hoping to inspire…
All eyes on defense as Illini look to tackle Salukis
Illinois (1-1) head coach Bret Bielema has been pushing the idea that the team can’t get beat by Duke twice following its 31-27 loss on Saturday. A second loss to the Blue Devils wouldn’t show up in the standings but would be manifested through a lack of improvement this weekend…
West Nevada packs a punch, plays with heart
Under the porchlight of The Treehouse, West Nevada spoke with The Daily Illini about how it came to be. What initially started as a few small-town musicians seeking community has since grown into a band with its own place in Urbana’s local music scene. West Nevada includes Ray…
Rantoul/PBL soccer wins 4-2 over Fisher/GCMS
FISHER – The Rantoul/Paxton-Buckley-Loda soccer team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 4-2 on Thursday. “I feel like I did a good job of motivating them (at halftime),” Rantoul/PBL head coach Samuel Casco said. “I told them the past is the…
Cultura Pesá strums the sounds of Puerto Rico at KCPA
As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors Wednesday evening for a celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Cultura Pesá took to Stage 5 as part of the campus-wide celebration, “Celebrating Latin America & the Caribbean” for…
CU-made thriller ‘Dark Soul River’ to premiere at Virginia Theatre
On Saturday, thrills, psychology and theology will be brought together at the Virginia Theatre for the premiere of “Dark Soul River,” a directorial debut from Vijay M. Rajan made in collaboration with Rantoul’s Flyover Film Studios. The film centers around the Kaw Valley Killer,…
Illini best Panthers 3-1 in battle of Interstate 57
Illinois (6-3) took care of business Wednesday, beating Eastern Illinois (1-8) in four sets at McAfee Gym in nearby Charleston, Illinois. It may not have been an A+ showing for the Illini, who lost the second set, but they bounced back in the closing two sets of the match.…
Column | Illinois’ Big Ten games to look forward to
Illinois just released its conference schedule for the 2026-27 season. In 18 games, Illinois will play every Big Ten team once, with only Northwestern having two matchups. The Big Ten made its mark last season at the NCAA tournament, with 12 teams making the cut. Illinois…
New top target Dixon on pace for historic season
After pass catcher Hank Beatty left for the NFL after last year, Illinois was left looking for a new top target. Just two games into the season, senior wide receiver Collin Dixon is taking up that mantle. Dixon has as many touchdown catches this season (5) as he’s had in his…